Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten Campus 320 E Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

Significance of the symbols
Warning!
Read the opera-
ting instructions
before using for
the first time!
Caution! - Sharp
cutting blades - re-
move the plug
from the mains
before any main-
tenance work and
if the cable is da-
maged!
General Notes
This lawnmower is intended for the care of grass and lawn
areas in private grounds. Because of physical danger to the
operator or other persons, the lawnmower must not be used
for other purposes.
Do not mow the grass if persons, especially children and ani-
mals, are in the vicinity.
Only mow the grass if the light conditions are suitable.
Before mowing
Only mow the grass wearing sturdy shoes and long trousers.
Never mow the grass in bare feet or wearing sandals.
Check the ground where the lawnmower is to be used, and re-
move any items which could be picked up and thrown out by
the lawnmower.
Check the connection cable and the wire fitted to the outside
of the mower for damage and ageing (brittleness). Use only if
it is in perfect condition.
Check the grass collection unit regularly for wear and defor-
mation.
Before use check (visually), whether the blades and their fi-
xings are blunt or damaged.
Replace the blades if they are blunt or damaged in complete sets
to avoid imbalance (see „Maintenance", page 13).
Cable
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Caution! Risk of electrocution from damaged cables
The fuse does not always respond if the cable is cut
or damaged.
Do not touch the cable before the plug has been remo-
ved from the plug socket.
Damaged cables should be replaced completely it is pro-
hibited to mend the cable using insulating tape.
Repairs to the cable should only be undertaken by an expert
(see „Maintenance", page 13).
Attach the cable to the flick-flack unit. Do not let it rub up
against edges, points or sharp items.
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Do not squash the cable by putting it through door gaps or
gaps in windows.
Switching devices must not be removed or bridged out
Keep third par-
ties away from (e.g.strapping the switching lever to the guide bar).
the danger area
Only use extension cables which are not lighter than rubber
hose, Type HO 7 RN-F, minimum cross-section 3 x 1.5 mm
Length: max. 25 m.
The cables must be water spray protected.
When mowing
Start the mower flat on the ground. In this case, do not tilt it
Keep the con-
more than necessary and only lift the section that is away from
nection cable
the operator. Ensure that both hands are in a safe position be-
away from the
fore lowering the mower back to the ground.
blades!
Do not use any closer than the distance provided by the hand-
le.
Only switch the motor on if your feet are at a safe distance
from the blades.
Use the mower by moving smoothly - do not run.
Mowing on inclines:
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Take particular care when mowing backwards and pulling the
mower towards you.
Switch the mower off when tilting or transporting it, e.g. from/to
the lawn or over paths.
Take care not to grab moving blades.
Do not stand in front of the grass ejection opening.
Before lifting or carrying the mower, switch the motor off and
wait until the blades have come to a standstill.
Never open the protective cover if the motor is still running.
Before removing the grass collection device:Switch the motor
off and wait until the blades come to a standstill.After emp-
tying, fix the grass collection device carefully.
Never run the mower over gravel– Stones will fly up!
If possible, do not mow if the grass is wet.
Under the following conditions the mower must be switched
off, the mains plug must be removed and the mower must
be stationary:
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Maintenance
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Check all the visible fixing bolts and nuts regularly for tight-
ness and retighten, particularly those of the blade beam.
Always mow at right angles to the incline, not up and down
Take particular care when changing direction.
Do not mow very steep ground
adjusting the cutting height
when leaving the mower unattended
when releasing blocked blades
checking, cleaning and maintaining the mower
if foreign bodies are struck (check first whether the mower
or blades have been damaged. Only then should you remo-
ve the damage).
if the mower is vibrating badly because of imbalance (switch
off and look for the cause).
if the connection wire is damaged during use.
Caution! Moving blades
Before all maintenance and cleaning tasks:
Pull the mains plug out.
Take care not to grab running blades.
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