Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten Compact plus 40 E-1 Mode D'emploi

Safety instructions

Meaning of the symbols
Attention!
Read instruction
manual before
use!
Attention!
- Sharp knives -
before perfor-
ming a mainte-
nance work or if
the cable is da-
maged pull out
the plug!
General information
This lawnmower is designed for domestic grass and lawn sur-
faces. Because of the physical risk to the user or to others, the
lawnmower must not be used for other purposes.
Never mow the lawn if others – in particular children and ani-
mals – are in the vicinity.
Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri-
ate artificial light.
Before mowing
Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when mowing.
Never mow while barefoot or wearing flimsy sandals.
Check the site on which the machine is to be used, and remo-
ve all items which could be caught and ejected
Check the line and connection cable fitted to the outside of the
lawnmower for damage and ageing (brittleness). Only use if in
perfect condition.
Only have the cable repaired by a qualified person.
Check the grass catchment device regularly for wear-and-tear
and deformation.
Check the protective flap frequently for brittleness and to en-
sure that it is attached firmly.
Before use, carry out a visual inspection to check whether the
cutting gear and its mounts are blunt or damaged. In order to
avoid generating an imbalance, replace blunt or damaged cut-
ting gear as an entire set.
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Cables
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Keep bystan-
ders away!
Use only extension cables with a minimum cross-section of
3 x 1.5 mm
–
Keep the supp-
ly flexible cord
When using PVC-sheathed cables, they must be of type HO5
away from the
VV-F or heavier (cables of this type are not suitable for contin-
cutting blade!
uous outdoor use).
Plugs and couplings must be protected from splashes.
Use a residual current protection device (RCD) with a residual
current not exceeding 30 mA.
Fit the connection cable to the mains lead cleat. Do not allow
to rub against edges or against sharp or pointed objects. Do
not squeeze cables through tight door or window openings.
Switch devices must not be removed or circumvented (e.g.
connecting the switch lever to the handle bars)
When mowing
Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the motor, unless
the lawnmower has to be tilted when starting. If that is the ca-
se, do not tip the lawnmower more than absolutely necessary,
and only lift the part furthest removed from the user. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position before re-
placing the lawnmower on the ground.
Caution, danger! Cutting gear will continue running!
Maintain the safety distance prescribed by the handle bars.
Only switch on the motor if your feet are at a safe distance
from the cutting gear.
Take care to ensure a safe and stable position, especially on
slopes. Never run; always walk calmly forward.
Always mow slopes at right angles to the incline; never mow
up and down.
When mowing slopes, be especially careful when changing di-
rection.
Never mow steep slopes.
Be especially careful when mowing backwards and pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
Switch the mower off when tilting it, running on empty or trans-
porting the lawnmower, e.g. to/from a lawn or along paths.
Never use the lawnmower if safety devices are faulty or mis-
sing, such as deflector and/or grass catchment devices.
Caution: do not touch running cutters.
Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Do not
stand in front of the grass ejector opening.
Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running.
Never open the guard flap while the motor is still running.
Before removing the grass catchment device, turn off the mo-
tor and wait until the cutting gear has stopped running. After
emptying the grass catchment device, reattach carefully.
Never drive across gravel while the motor is running – impac-
ting stones!
Avoid mowing wet grass where possible.
Attention! Electric shock through cable damage
When the cable is cut through or damaged, the safety fuse
doesn't always trip.
Do not touch cable, before pulling out the power plug
from the socket.
Damaged cable has to be completely replaced. Patching
the cable with insulating tape is forbidden.
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and a length of max. 25 m:
When using rubber-sheathed cables, they must be of
type HO 7 RN-F or heavier.
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