Flymo Hover Vac 250 Betriebsanleitung Seite 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING!
If not used properly this product can be dangerous!
This product can cause serious injury to the opera-
tor. Warnings and safety instructions must be fol-
lowed 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.
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 knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the product by a per-
son 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 the
instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially chil-
dren, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the func-
tions 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 recom-
mended. 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
aging. 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 dam-
aged or worn.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged.
Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical sup-
ply has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or
damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled. Coiled cables
can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from product. Always work away
from the power point mowing 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.
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9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine elec-
tric supply cable for damage or aging before winding
cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable,
replace it with a new one. Use only genuine replace-
ment 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 EN 60335.
Under no circumstances should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, they must comply with the
minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable length
220-240 V / 50 Hz Up to 20 m
220-240 V / 50 Hz 20 – 50 m
Mains cables and extensions are available from your local
Approved Service Centre.
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).
If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial foot-
wear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Make sure
the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and
debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
2. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
3. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their
fixings in sets to preserve balance.
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. Operate your product across the face of slopes, never
up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Walk never run.
Cross section
1.5 mm 2
2.5 mm 2
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