General Safety Warnings - Gardena POWERMAX 1200/32 Operating Instructions Manual

General safety warnings

Electrical safety
WARNING!
• Electric shock !
• Risk of injury due to electric shock.
• The product must be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a
rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30 mA.
WARNING!
• Electric shock!
• Risk of injury due to electric shock.
• Disconnect the product from the mains
before you do maintenance or you replace
parts. Thereby the disconnected socket
must be in the visual range.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the
minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable length
220 - 240 V / 50
Up to 20 m
Hz
220 - 240 V / 50
20 - 50 m
Hz
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2. 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)
3. 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.
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the machine.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
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Preparation
1. While operating the machine always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that
hanging cords or ties.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to
be used and remove all objects which can be thrown
by the machine.
3. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blade, blade bolt and the blade assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged components
in set to preserve balance. Replace damaged or
unreadable labels.
4. Before use check the supply and extension cord for
signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes
damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use
the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
Operation
1. Operate the machine only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating the machine in wet grass.
Cross section 3. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4. Walk, never run.
2 5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
1.5 mm
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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2.5 mm
7. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
8. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
9. Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the machine to and from
area to be used.
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 discharge 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
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whenever you leave the machine,
before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
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