Safety Precautions
Explanation of Symbols on the Electric Wheeled
Rotary Lawnmower
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the controls
and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the ground
when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower
may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the mowing area
Switch off! Remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged. Keep the cable
away from the blade.
Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not
put hands or feet near a rotating blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors while raining
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower 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 use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA is recommended.
Even with a R.C.D. 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 lawnmower 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 extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables
can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing 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 befor
e
winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged
cable, replace it with a new one. Use only
Electrolux Outdoor Products 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.
Cables
Use only 1.00mm
2
size cable up to 40 metres length
maximum.
Maximum rating:
1.00mm
2
size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from
your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved
Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed
for outdoor use.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. 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.
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. Walk, never run.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
10.Switch off before pushing the mower over
surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower 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 lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and
safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Keep the cable away from the blade. Never
use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
