Safety Information; Warning Symbols; General Safety; Preparation - Qualcast SCM32 Assembly Manual

Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

Warning Symbols

Double insulation.
SWITCH OFF! Remove plug from mains before cleaning or maintenance
Danger from damaged mains cable. Keep mains cables away from blades!
Danger of injury from rotating parts.The blades will continue to ratate after the tool has
been switched off.Wait for them to stop moving.
Electrical Tool Disposal! In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, Electric tools
are collected separately and recycled environmentally. Take advantage of the collection
facilities. Ask your local council for the collection systems. If electrical appliances are
disposed incorrectly the environment can be poisoned as the hazardous substances enter
into the groundwater and entering the food chain, or flora and fauna.
Guaranteed sound power level .
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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

General Safety

WARNING! Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for furture reference.
WARNING! Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
WARNING! Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the electric
cylinder mower. Local regualtions can restrict the age of the operator.
WARNING! Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the
operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
WARNING! This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
WARNING! Do not touch the rotating blades until they are stopped.

Preparation

a) THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instruction carefully for the
correct handling, preparation, maintenance, starting and stopping of the appliance. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the appliance. Read and understand the operator's manual and
observe the warnings and instruction labels attached to the appliance.
b) Users. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.
Local regulations may restrict the age of operator. Never operate the tool under the influence of
alcohol, medication or drugs.
c) Use appropriate tool. This device is only intended for mowing the lawn in private house and
hobby gardens. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Work Area Safety

a) Keep work areas clean. Check the terrain on which the tool will be used, and remove stones,
sticks, wires or other foreign objects that may be caught up and spun off.
b) Consider work area environment. Do not expose your tool to high humidity or rain. Do not use
your tool in damp and wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit.
c) Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away. The operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or the property.
d) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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