Husqvarna ROYAL 43EL Manuel De L'utilisateur page 7

11. Switch off, remove plug from mains and
examine electric supply cable for damage or
ageing before winding cable for storage.
Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it
with a new one. Use only Electrolux
Outdoor Products replacement cable.
12. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding
kinking.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage
shown on the product rating label.
14. Electrolux Outdoor Products products are
double insulated to EN60335. Under no
circumstance should an earth be connected
to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout shoes.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks,
stones, bones, wire and debris; they could
be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using always visually inspect to see
that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades together with their fixings
in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet
grass, where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep
slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you
could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you.
10. Switch off before moving the lawnmower
across surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with
damaged guards or without guards in place.
12. Always start the lawnmower carefully with
feet well away from the blades.
13. Do not tilt the lawnmower when the motor is
running, except when starting and stopping.
In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
away from the operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the
ground.
14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge
chute whilst the motor is running.
15. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the motor is running
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the mower unattended for
any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
lawnmower until you are sure that the entire
lawnmower is in a safe operating condition;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
3 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this
product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the machine
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the machine.
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