User manual MOUNTFIELD EL46PD

[. . . ] 4 When you have finishing mowing, release the lever (1). FIRST disconnect the cable extension from the supply socket (2) and THEN from the side of the lawnmower's switchgear (3). WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP before carrying out any type of work on the machine. IMPORTANT NOTE Should the motor stop during use through overheating, wait about 5 minutes before re-starting. [. . . ] Keep other people at a safe distance whilst working. Important: keep the power supply cable away from the blade. Beware of sharp blades: Remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cord is damaged. Get familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i. Any other use can be hazardous, causing injury or damage to people and/or property. 3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 4) Never use the lawnmower: ­ When people, especially children, or pets are nearby; ­ If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate. 5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. 2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc. 3) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Damp and electricity do not go together: ­ cables must be handled and wired when dry ­ never allow contact between an electric socket or cable with a wet area (puddles or damp grass); ­ connections between cables and sockets must be of the waterproof type. Only use extension cables with moulded-on waterproof or approved sockets available commercially. ­ power the machine using a residual current device (RCD Residual Current Device) with max. 6) The power supply cables must not be of lower quality than the H05RN-F or H05VV-F type with minimum cross-section size of 1. 7) Attach the cable onto the cable clamp before starting the machine. 8) The permanent wiring of any electrical device to the mains must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with electrical regulations in force. 9) Do not mow on slopes that are too steep. 10) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you. 11) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed. [. . . ] Use the cable clamp as described in this manual to prevent the cable from disconnecting by accident. Ensure that it is properly inserted without forcing into the power socket. 4) Never pull the lawnmower by its power cable or pull the cable to remove the plug. Do not expose the cable to sources of heat or let it come in contact with oil, solvents or sharp objects. [. . . ]