ground. Watch your footing and wear non-slip
footwear. Mow along the slope not up and down
it. Do not mow on steep slopes. Be especially
cautious when changing direction on slopes
stand above the mower to avoid risk of injury.
• Never operate the mower barefoot or when
wearing open sandals or canvas shoes.
• Do not mow by pulling the machine towards you.
• When mowing, keep the cable away from the
mower. Your direction of work should be away
from the power point. Mow in straight lines,
not in circles.
• Always keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
• Check the grass box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• After use, disconnect the machine from the
power supply and check for damage. If you
have the slightest doubts, check with an
authorised service centre.
• Only use the machine according to the
instructions given in this manual.
• Check regularly that the nuts, bolts, screws
and other fittings are tight and secure. Keep
the mower free of grass, leaves and other
debris build-up.
• Do not tilt the mower when switching on the
motor, except if the mower has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
is absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in operating position
before returning the mower to the ground.
• Do not try to repair the machine or access
internal parts. Use authorised service centres
only.
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate
on what you are doing
• Use common sense. Never operate the
machine when you are tired, sick or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan
them these instructions.
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
• Failure to follow operating instructions and
safety precautions in this instruction manual
can result in serious injury. Read the manual
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before starting or operating this unit.
• Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Electrical safety
Warning! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
Always check that the voltage of the
power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
The machine is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
Replacing cables or plugs
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,
this has to be done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable
for the power input of the machine. The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm
reel always unwind the reel completely.
2. MACHINE INFORMATION
Intended use
This product is designed for lawnmowing in
domestic environments. The lawn mower is
intended for private gardens at home. The lawn
mower may not be used to trim bushes, hedges or
shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted roofs, or
balcony-grown grass, to clean (vacuum) dirt and
debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge
clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower may not be
used as a power cultivator to level out high areas
such as molehills. The equipment is to be used
only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is
deemed to be a case of misuse.
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. When using a cable