Wolf Garten LYCOS E/400 T Notice D'instructions Originale page 19

For your safety
Do not connect to the power supply using a
damaged cable. Do not touch any damaged
cable before it has been disconnected from
the power supply. If cables are damaged it may
be possible to touch live parts.
Never use a device with damaged or missing
guards or covers. They must be repaired or
Before use, make sure that the lawn is free
from branches, stones, wire etc. and look
out for such objects the whole time when
trimming.
Before making adjustments to the device,
cleaning it or checking the power cables,
Before starting the machine and after any
impact check the power cable for signs of
wear or damage. Have necessary repairs
performed
Prior to each instance of use, check if
the device cable with mains plug or the
connection cable is damaged, fragile/old or
entangled.
Have damaged cables replaced immediately in a
workshop prior to further use.
Cable
Only use extension cable with a minimum
cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm
length of 25 m:
•
then as a minimum of type HO7RN-F
• if using PVC cables, then as a minimum of
type HO5 VV-F (cables of this type are not
suitable for permanent outdoor use, e.g. for
routing underground for connection of a
garden socket, connection of a pond pump
or storage outdoors)
Plug and portable socket-outlet must be
splash-proof.
Use a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of no more than 30 mA.
Safety information
and a maximum
2
Secure the connection cable to the strain
relief. Do not allow to rub on edges, points
or sharp objects. Do not squeeze cables
between door cracks or window gaps.
Switching devices must not be removed or
bypassed (e.g. taping of the safety lever to
the handle).
Only use connection cables which are in
Tips for use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive
gases or dusts. The trimmer may create sparks,
which could ignite the dust or vapours.
Never leave the trimmer unattended during
breaks and store it in a secure location.
Hold the trimmer parallel to the lawn when
switching on, otherwise there is a risk of
injury.
Also when working maintain a safe distance
relative to the rotating line.
Do not reach into the area of the rotating line.
Take care to avoid injury when using the
cutting device for shortening the line length.
After pulling out new line, always hold the
device in its normal working position before
switching it on.
Wear suitable safety goggles and ear
defenders!
Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are
standing securely and that you maintain your
balance at all times. Do not run, rather walk
forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure that
you can maintain better control of the device if
unexpected situations occur.
Take extra care if you are walking backwards.
Risk of tripping!
to or from separate working positions.
Keep connection cables away from cutting
tools to prevent damage to cables which
could lead to the contacting of active parts.
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