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1400W Instruction Manual 2 Year Replacement Warranty LWE-1400 WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The electric motor has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”...
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
LAWN EDGER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! – Do not touch rotating parts; 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.
ASSEMBLY WARNING! Before assembly, make sure that the lawn edger is switched off and unpluged. Assembling the telecopic shaft to the motor housing Align the grove on the lower shaft (6) with the lug in the motor housing (7) (Fig. 1). Take care not to damage the cable while aligning the lower shaft (6).
OPERATION Preparing The Lawn Edger For Use WARNING! The lawn edger runs for a few seconds after the switch has been released. Let the motor come to a complete standstill before setting the tool down. Telescopic Shaft Adjustment The lawn edger can be adjusted to suit the height of the operator. Loosen the telescopic locking collar (5) by rotating in a anti-clockwise direction.
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OPERATION ( cont Switching ON For your safety the lawn edger is designed with a lock-off safety switch (1) and dual safety levers (3). If only one lever is squeezed, the lawn edger will not operate. This prevents accidental start up of the lawn edger. CAUTION: To avoid kickback of the lawn edger, tilt the handle down sufficiently so the blade does not in contact the ground before switching On.
OPERATION ( cont Slowly raise the handle to lower the cutting blade (10) within the edge to be cut. Walk forward slowly, keeping the cutting blade (10) pressed lightly against the edge to be cut. If the lawn edger begins to slow down due to a build up of grass in the blade guard (11), walk back slightly to allow the grass to fall out and let the cutting blade (10) return to normal speed before continuing forward.
Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries caused by the repair of the tool by an unauthorised person or by mishandling of the tool.
Reuse of recycled material decreases pollution in the environment. Please recycle packaging where facilities exist. Check with your local council authority for recycling advice. PACK CONTENTS 1 x Lawn Edger LWE-1400 2 x Spanners 1 x Instruction Manual OZITO INDUSTRIES PTY LTD...
If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations. • Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the instruction manual. • If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way. OZITO Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175...
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