Gardena PowerMax 36 E Betriebsanleitung Seite 15

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.
Explanation of Symbols on the 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 operate whilst
people especially children or pets are in the area.
Beware of sharp blades - remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if cable is
damaged.
Blades continue to rotate after the machine is
switched off.
Keep the supply cable away from the blade.
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. For safety reasons, children under the age of
16 or people who are not familiar with these operating
instructions should not use this product.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the functions
described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
7. Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you
understand all the controls and what they do.
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
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 the cable for signs of damage or ageing. If
the cable is found to be defective, take the product to an
Authorised Service Centre and have the cable replaced.
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 extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from product, 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 before winding cable for
storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with a new
Safety
safety cannot be
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one. Use only genuine 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 circumstances should an earth be connected to any
part of the product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the
minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable
length
220-240V/ 50Hz Up to 20 m
220-240V/ 50Hz 20 - 50 m
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use and which conform to one of the following
specifications: Ordinary rubber 60245 IEC 53 , Ordinary
PVC 60227 IEC 53 or Ordinary PCP 60245 IEC 57
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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 product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear non-
slip footwear.
4. Operate your product across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
5. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Walk never run.
6. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
7. Make sure you always take up a safe and stable stance
whilst working, especially on slopes. Do not use the mower
close to swimming pools or garden ponds.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces other
than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
12. Switch on the motor according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade s .
13. Do not tilt product when the motor is
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
15. Never pick up or carry a product when it is operating or
still connected to the mains supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
- 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 your product until you are sure
that the entire product is in a safe operating condition.
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade s
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
product is in safe working condition.
3. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
5. Only use the replacement parts specified for this product.
6. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children.
Do not store outdoors.
Cross
section
1.5 mm 2
2.5 mm 2
running.