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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1) Current
The trimmer is suitable for AC supply only.
2) Voltage
Ensure the rating marked on your machine is correct for your supply.
3) Plugs
We recommend the use of PVC or rubber covered plugs and connectors.
4) Power Point
The machine must be connected to a power point and not a light socket.
5) Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCB)
For increased safety, we strongly recommend that the electrical power to the machine be supplied
through a high sensitivity RCB. RCB’s are designed to give additional personal protection against harmful
electric shock should a fault occur. RCB devices to fit into household sockets can be obtained from
good electrical stores.
6) Extension Cables (for models without wired-in cable)
The electrical supply on your machine is fitted with a “male” connector to facilitate the use of an
extension cable system. Ensure you use an extension cable fitted with the appropriate splashproof
“female” connector and intended for outdoor usage. If in any doubt contact your dealer.
This machine is double insulated and therefore needs only a 2-core cable. You can fit up to 40 metres of
1.0 mm
2
(2-core) circular cables without affecting product performance.
The “male” connector already attached to the supply cable inside your machine is designed to be non-
rewirable. Please return to your dealer if any maintenance is needed to this.
EXTENSION CABLE AND PLUG WIRING (UK ONLY)
We strongly recommend the use of a splashproof extension cable intended for outdoor use fitted with
both a moulded plug and moulded connector.
If an appliance or extension cord is fitted with a non-rewirable plug which does not fit standard socket
outlets in the home, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted in accordance with the
instructions below.
WARNING:
Never wire an extension cable with anything other than the correct female connector and a
13A BS1363A approved plug with a 13 amp fuse. Never wire a ‘male’ connector to your extension cable
and never wire an extension cable with a plug of any kind at both ends of the cable. This is very
dangerous and results in the pins being live which may cause a fatal electric shock.
PLUG REPLACEMENT
If you are competent to do this, proceed as follows. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.
Cut off the plug and
dispose of it safely.
A plug with bared wires is
extremely hazardous,
potentially lethal, if engaged
in a live socket outlet.
Extension cables contain two wires which are
coloured for easy recognition and these colours
or a letter will be marked at the connection points
of most good quality plugs.
Attach the Brown wire (Live) to the connection in the
plug marked ‘L/Live’. Attach the Blue wire (Neutral) to the connection in the plug marked ‘N/Neutral’.
WARNING:
Do not make any connection to the earth terminal of the plug marked ‘E’ or
#
.
If the cable or plug is damaged you must unplug from the mains before checking.
If a fuse cover is required, ensure it is fitted.
FEMALE CONNECTOR
Each of the two wires leading into the female connector should be connected to either side of the
terminal block. It does not matter which way round they are positioned. Before refitting the top cover of
the mains plug, or outer casing of the female connector, make sure that the cable clamp is holding the
outer sheath of the cable firmly.
Wiring an extension cable directly into the machine should only be carried out by an Authorised Service
Dealer. Should the cable on your machine become damaged or need replacing, please return your
machine to your dealer.
Make sure that the outer
sheath protrudes through
the clamp and is held firmly
230 Volts only
Never use a
light socket
Connect blue
to N/Neutral
Connect
Brown
to L/Live
Fit a BS or ASTA approved plug
Fit a
recommended fuse.
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