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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER RAC1200EM-UK WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE IT BUILDER SAS 32, rue Aristide Bergès - ZI 31270 Cugnaux – France MADE IN PRC 2018...
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Contents Parts list Technical data Safety instructions Getting started Operation Maintenance Guarantee Parts list Upper handle Lower handle Switch box Grass collection box Wheels Motor cover...
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III- Technical data Voltage 230-240V~ 50Hz Power rating 1200W No load speed 2450min Cutting height 25/45/65mm Max cutting width 320mm Weight of tool: 7 kg This tool is double insulated. There are two independent barriers of insulation to protect you from the possibility of electric shock...
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NOISE DATA Declared guaranteed sound power level: 96dB (A) Sound pressure level: 80,1 dB(A) K= 3 dB(A) Sound power level: 92,2 dB(A) K= 2,02 dB(A) The sound intensity level for operator may exceed 85dB(A) and ear protection measures are necessary Vibration value: Max.
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d) 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 a) Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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− replace or repair any damaged parts, − check for and tighten any loose parts. Maintenance and storage a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. b) Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration. d) On machines with multi blade, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate e) Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
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Never ride the power cable with the lawn mower. When mowing, the cable should always be behind the mower and in the area where grass has already been cut. Use the cable hook to prevent unexpected disconnection of the cable. Make sure the plug is inserted correctly and do not force the plug.
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When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handlebars. After a breakdown, stop the engine immediately, do not continue mowing, take the machine to an authorized service center and ask qualified personnel to eliminate the problem. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Never operate the appliance with people, especially children, or pets are nearby. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
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When the machine is at work in the thick bushes or runs into obstacles it can’t cut down, the blade will be stalled so that the machine temperature and current will increase. When the temperature is too high or the current is too large, the overload protection device installed inside the machine will automatically shut off the power to stop the machine ( main purpose is to protect motor and prolong motor life ).
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Use protective gloves Do not expose to rain Risk of projections. Keep bystanders away This product is double insulated electrically Disconnect from mains power immediately if the power cord becomes damaged. Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after the motor is switched off- Remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cord is damaged.
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Fit each wheels over the axles, secure in place with the “R” pins (Fig.1d) Fix the cable holders.(Fig.1e) Grass collecton box assembly. Assemble two halves and fix them together.(Fig.1f) Lift the flap and place the grass box over the lugs.(Fig.1g) Press the wheel covers into place.
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To obtain the desired cutting height, the front and rear axles are repositioned on the underside of the mower housing. Warning! Disconnect the mower from the power supply and ensure the blade has stopped coasting before adjusting the height. 1.
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3. Cutting height positions (fig.2c) 20mm (lowest cutting height position) 40mm 60mm(highest cutting height position) VI-OPERATING Connect to power supply Warning! Before connecting to the mains supply, always check the switch is in off position. Connect the plug into the RCD protected power supply. Starting On/Off switch fig.3) Caution! Do not start the mower if it is standing in long grass.
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Mowing (fig.4) We recommend to use your mower as outlined in this section in order to achieve optimum results and to reduce the risk of cutting the mains cable. ⚫ Place the bulk of the mains cable on the close to the starting point. ⚫...
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Blade maintenance(fig.5) ⚫ Regularly remove grass and dirt from the blade. ⚫ At the beginning of the gardening season, carefully examine the condition of the blade. ⚫ If the blade is very blunt, sharpen or replace the blade. ⚫ If the blade is damaged or worn, fit a new blade. If the blade is slipping, put the screwdriver into the location hole, tighten the blade by wrench.
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MAINTANCE 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawn mower is in a safe working condition. 2. Check the catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. 3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt and impeller specified for this product. 5.
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DISPOSAL Electrical products should not be discarded with household products. According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation into national law, electrical products used must be collected separately and disposed of at collection points provided for this purpose.
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EC Declaration of conformity BUILDER SAS 32, rue Aristide Bergès - ZI 31270 Cugnaux – France declare that the machine Designation: ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER Model: RAC1200EM-UK Serial number: Is in conformity with the European Directives: Machine Directive 2006/42EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU...
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