User manual MAKITA EM3511

[. . . ] Electric cable hook Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material!In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the foodchain, damaging your health and well-being. For further information on the disposal of this product, please contact your dealer or your nearest domestic waste collection service. [. . . ] Do not leave containers with grass cuttings in rooms. 3) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration. 4) Periodically check the electric cables and replace them if they are damaged or if the insulation has been damaged. Never touch a badly insulated cable if it still connected to the power supply. Remove the cable from the socket before taking any action. 5) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade. 6) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remounting and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools. regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance. 7) For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worn cables or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts (blades should always bear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety. C) OPERATION 1) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 2) Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass or in the rain. 3) Never go over the electric cable with the lawnmower. While cutting, the cable should always be pulled behind the lawnmower and always from the area of grass already cut. 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. 5) Always be sure of your footing on slopes. [. . . ] 1 All operations on the blade should be carried out at a specialized centre. Do not use forced water and avoid wetting the motor or the electrical components. Do not use harsh products for cleaning the chassis. GRASS CUTTING Lift the stone-guard and attach the grass-catcher (1) correctly as shown in the drawing. [. . . ]