Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety
and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the collection box or
guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make
sure you understand all the controls and
what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when operating. Tilting or lifting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not use whilst
people especially children or pets are in the
area
Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off -
remove plug from mains before maintenance
or if cable is damaged.
Keep the cable supply away from the tines.
General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the product by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA is recommended.
Even with a R.C.D. installed 100% safety cannot be
guaranteed and safe working practice must be followed at
all times. Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine the cable for signs of damage or
ageing. If the cable is found to be defective, take the
product to an Authorised Service Centre and have the
cable replaced.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if
the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not touch
the electric cable until the electrical supply has been
disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged cable.
Replace it with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled or unwound, coiled or
wound cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your product
6. Keep cable away from the tines. The tines can cause damage
to the cable and lead to contact with live parts. Always work
away from the power point, operating up and down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any
plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric
supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for
storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with
a new one. Use only our replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335. Under
no circumstance should an earth be connected to any
part of the product.
Cables
If you want to use an extension cable when operating your
product, only the following cable dimentions should be
used.
- 1.0 mm
2
: max length 40 m
- 1.5 mm
2
: max length 60 m
- 2.5 mm
2
: max length 100 m
Minimum rating:
1.00mm
2
size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1.
Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2.
Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use and which conform to one of the following
specifications: Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53), Ordinary
PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP (60245 IEC 57)
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandlas.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the tines.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged tines.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Walk never run.
7. Operating on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do
not operate on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Use exreme caution when pulling the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all
times and especially when switching on the motor. Danger
- Do not touch rotating tines.
13. Do not touch the tines before the machine is
disconnected from the mains and the tines have to
come to a complete stop.
14. Do not tilt the product when the motor is running, except
when starting and stopping. In this case, do not tilt
more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position before returning
the appliance to the ground.
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