Power Supply; Electrical Safety - Bosch Rotak Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards occurring to other people or their property.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the ma-
chine towards you.
Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transpor-
tation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to be
mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in
long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the op-
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the ground.
Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet
well away from rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
ning.
Keep supply cables and extension cables away from the
blade. The blade can cause damage to the cables and lead
to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifications
may impair the safety of your product and may result in in-
creased noise and vibration.
Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
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Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs as necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immedi-
ately).

Power supply

The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond
to the voltage of the power source.
We recommend that this equipment is only connected into
a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker that would
be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
Only use or replace power supply cables for this unit which
correspond to the types indicated by the manufacturer.
See the operating instructions for the order no. and types.
Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or ex-
tension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the ca-
ble from heat, oil and sharp edges.
The extension lead must have a cross section in accord-
ance with the operating instructions and be protected
against splashed water. The connection must not be in wa-
ter.

Electrical Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before
adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entan-
gled.
The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after
the machine is switched off.
Caution – do not touch the rotating blade.
Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no
earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz
(for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use
approved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Service Cen-
tre for details.
Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply
with H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design (60227
IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
If you want to use an extension cable when operating your
product, only the following cable dimensions should be used:
2
– 1.0 mm : max. length 40 m
2
– 1.5 mm : max. length 60 m
2
– 2.5 mm : max. length 100 m
Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and con-
nected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply net-
work in accordance with prescribed safety regulations.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch
Service Centre.
WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can be dan-
gerous. Extension cable, plug and socket must be of
watertight construction and intended for outdoor use.
Cable connections should be kept dry and off the ground.
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