Additional Safety Instructions - Flymo Glider Compact 330 VC Operator's Manual

Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the machine is in safe working 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 instructions

Electrical safety
WARNING!
• 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.
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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
WARNING!
• Risk of suffocation
• Small parts can be easily swallowed.
There is also a risk that the polybag
can suffocate toddlers.
• Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
Do not use in explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine or
you exhaustid.
Do not overload the mower.
Use gloves, wear slip resistant shoes and wear eye
protection.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not use on wet grass.
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 Cut-Out
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
disconnect 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.
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