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2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the product starts
accidentally.
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Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from the
mains and use gloves before you do assembly.
To connect the lower handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
1. Put both lower handles
(1)
in the product.
Make sure that the handles are fully in place and the handle hole
is inline with the threaded hole.
2. Put both washers
(2)
on the wing screws
(3)
.
3. Put both wing screws
(3)
in the threaded holes in the product.
4. Tighten the wing screws
(3)
.
To connect the upper handle [ Fig. A2 ]:
1. Put the upper handle
(4)
on the lower handle
(1)
.
Make sure that the handles are fully in place and the handle holes are
inline.
2. Push the screws
(5)
through the holes.
3. Put the washers
(2)
and the wing nuts
(6)
on the screws
(5)
.
4. Tighten the wing nuts
(6)
.
To fix the cable to the handle [ Fig. A3 ]:
1. Fix the cable
(7)
to the handle with the clip
(8)
.
2. Check that the cable
(7)
is not trapped between the lower and the
upper handle.
To assemble the grass box [ Fig. A4 / A5 ]:
1. Only for PowerMax 1400/34: Connect both parts
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G1
/
ß
G2
of the grass
box until the connections click.
Make sure that all connections are connected.
2. Turn the cover
(10)
on the grass box.
Make sure that the cover
(10)
aligns to the grass box.
3. Push the cover
(10)
on the grass box until the connections click.
Make sure that all connections are connected.
4. Push the handle
(11)
into the cover
(10)
until it clicks.
5. Push the chute
(9)
into the grass box and pull the chute
(9)
forward until
it audibly engages.
3. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the product starts
accidentally.
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Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from the
mains and use gloves before you connect or transport the
product.
To connect the mower [ Fig. O1 ]:
DANGER! Electric shock!
To avoid damage to the plug
(14)
the extension cable
(13)
must be inserted into the cable lock
(15)
.
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Before you operate insert the extension cable
(13)
into the cable
lock
(15)
.
1. Connect the socket
(12)
of the extension cable
(13)
to the plug
(14)
.
2. Loop the extension cable
(13)
, insert the loop into the cable lock
(15)
and
pull tight.
3. Connect the extension cable
(13)
into a 230 V mains socket.
10. Never operate the machine with defective guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and / or grass collector, in place.
11. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well
away from the blade(s).
12. Do not tilt the machine when switching on the motor, except if the machine
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.
13. Do not start the machine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
15. Do not transport the machine while the power source is running.
16. Stop the machine, and remove the plug from the socket. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop:
• whenever you leave the machine,
• before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
• before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the machine;
if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately):
• inspect for damage,
• replace or repair any damaged parts,
• check for and tighten any loose parts.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the machine is in safe work-
ing condition.
2. Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration.
3. On machines with multi blade, take care as rotating one blade can cause
other blades rotate.
4. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
5. Always allow the machine to cool down before storing.
6. When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the power source is
switched off, the blades can still be moved.
7. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only genuine replacement
parts and accessories.
Additional safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field may
under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical implants. To
decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or kill, we recommend
persons with medical implants to speak with their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before you operate the product.
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.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the cable has been disconnected.
Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
The extension cable must be uncoiled. Coiled cables can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your mower.
Keep the extension cable away from product, always work away from the power
point mowing up and down, never in circles.
Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or
extension cable.
Stop the engine, disconnect the mains and examine the cable for damage or
ageing before you wind the cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable,
replace it with a new one. Use only genuine replacement cable.
Always wind the cable carefully, avoid kinking.
Do not carry the product by the cable.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Our products are double insulated to EN60335. Do not connect an earth to any
part of the product.
Check the working area for hidden cables.
Do not use for pond care or close to water.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suf-
focate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.
Do not use in explosive atmosphere.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
Do not overload the mower.
Use gloves, wear slip resistant shoes and wear eye protection.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery status.
Only start the mower with an upright standed handle.
Do not use the start levers alternately.
Use the handles carefully.
Safety CutOut
The engine is protected by a Safety Cut-Out which is activated when the blade
becomes jammed or if the engine is overloaded. When this occurs, stop and dis-
connect the product from the mains. The Safety Cut-Out will only reset when
you release the start / stop lever. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes
for the Safety Cut-Out to reset before you continue to use the product.
