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Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
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Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is free
from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.
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Only use the appliance in the upright position, with the cutting
line near the ground. Never switch the appliance on in any
other position.
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Move slowly when using the appliance. Be aware that freshly
cut grass is damp and slippery.
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Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of slopes,
not up and down.
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Never cross gravel paths or roads while the appliance
is running.
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Never touch the cutting line while the appliance is running.
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Do not put the appliance down until the cutting line has come
to a complete standstill.
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Use only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use metal
cutting line or fishing line.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line and blade at
all times, especially when switching on the motor.
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Before using the appliance and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
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Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming
the filament line length. After extending new cutter line always
return the machine to its normal operating position before
switching on.
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Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision.
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This appliance is not to be used as a toy.
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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
become wet.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open the body casing. There are not user-serviceable
parts inside
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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or direction.
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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry, well
ventilated place out of reach of children.
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Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Safety of Others
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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.
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Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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Residual Risks
To ensure you have good footing on slopes, do not overreach.
Keep your balance at all times. Always walk, do not run.
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These risks
can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and
the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can
not be avoided. These include:
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Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades
or accessories.
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Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks.
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Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example: working with wood, especially oak,
beech and MDF.)
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your STANLEY FATMAX charger is double insulated
in accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
is required.
WARNING:
via a fail-safe isolating transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially
prepared cord available through the STANLEY FATMAX
service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING:
the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A..
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
115 V units have to be operated
No connection is to be made to
; the maximum length
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