Flymo Lawnrake LC3400 Instructions D'origine page 8

If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and
safety instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the collection box
or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make
sure you understand all the controls and
what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when operating. Tilting or lifting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not use whilst
people especially children or pets are in the
area
General
1. This product 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
the use of the product by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be followed at all times.
Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply
if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has
been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged
cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled or unwound, coiled or
wound cables can overheat and reduce the
efficiency of your product
6. Keep cable away from the product, always work away from
the power point, operating up and down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. 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 our replacement cable.
10.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12.Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
14.Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Safety
Cables
Use only 1.00mm
maximum.
Maximum rating:
1.00mm
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
4. Replace worn or damaged tines.
Use
Even with a R.C.D. 1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product 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
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
7. Operating on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Use exreme caution when pulling the product towards you.
10.Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
12.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all
13.Do not tilt the product when the motor is running,
14.Never pick up or carry the product when it is
15.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
16.Remove the plug from the mains :
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Switch off! Remove plug from mains before
adjusting, cleaning or if cable is entangled
or damaged. Keep the cable away from the
tines.
Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to
rotate after motor is switched off..
Keep the cable supply away from the cutting
means
2 size cable up to 40 metres length
2 size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
your local Approved Service Centre.
outdoor use.
footwear and long trousers.
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the tines.
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
non-slip footwear.
on slopes. Walk never run.
Do not operate on banks or steep slopes.
other than grass.
without guards in place.
times and especially when switching on the motor.
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
Keep clear of the the discharge opening at all times.
before leaving the product unattended for any period;
before clearing a blockage;
before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
if you hit an object. Do not use until you are sure that