EINHELL NEW GENERATION EM 1200 Mode D'emploi page 20

Anl EM 1200_SPK1 16.01.2006
GB
Do not use the lawn mower on gradients of
over 15%.
Before you lift the lawn mower to transport
it, switch off the motor, disconnect the
mains lead and wait until the blade has
reached a standstill.
When the mower is working ensure that
nobody, particularly children and animals, is
in the immediate vicinity of the lawn mower.
Ensure that you keep everybody 10 meters
away from the mower when it is working.
Keep the lawn mower in a dry place which
is inaccessible to children.
Repair work on the electrical parts of the
lawn mower may only be carried out by an
electrician.
The mains leads must be no lighter than
lightweight rubber hose cables H07RN-F as
described in DIN 57 282/VDE 0282 and
must have a minimum cross-section of 1.5
mm . The plug connectors must have safety
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contacts and the connection must be
splashproof. The mains lead must be
threaded through the strain-relief clamp on
the strut and connected to the switch/plug
combination. Before use check the lead for
signs of damage and ageing. Never use
the mower if the cables are not in perfect
condition (this also applies to the motor
supply cable on the mower). If the cable is
damaged whilst the mower is working,
disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply immediately and then check the
extent of the damage.
When you start the motor the lawn mower
must not be tilted unless it has to be raised
for this purpose. In this case only tilt it up as
far as is really necessary and only raise the
side that is furthest away from the user.
Disconnect the plug from the power supply
if the mower starts to suffer unusual
vibrations (check the mower immediately).
Ensure that all the nuts, bolts and screws
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are tight and that the mower is in a safe
condition for use.
Switch off the motor and disconnect the
plug from the power supply if the mower
strikes a foreign body. Check the mower for
signs of damage and carry out the
necessary repair work before you start work
with the mower again.
Do not leave the mower out in the rain. The
lawn must not be wet or very damp.
Ensure that you have safe footing at all
times whilst working with the mower.
Only push the mower at walking pace.
Be particularly careful when changing
direction with the mower whilst working on a
slope.
Be particularly careful when you change the
direction of the mower or pull it towards
you.
Switch off the mower if it has to be tilted for
transport purposes, when you have to take
it over surfaces other than grass, and when
moving the mower to and from the area you
wish to mow.
Start or use the starter switch with care as
described in the manufacturer's
instructions. Ensure that your feet are a
safe distance from the cutting tool.
Never lift or carry the mower whilst the
motor is running.
Switch the mower off before leaving it.
Allow the motor to cool down before you
place the machine in enclosed rooms for
storage.
Check the grass bag at regular intervals for
signs of wear and to ensure that it is still in
perfect working order.
Before you adjust or clean the mower or
check whether the mains lead is kinked or
damaged, switch off the mower and
disconnect the plug from the power supply.
The connection sockets on the connectors
must be made of rubber, soft PVC or other