Fieldmann FZR 2020-E: 4. PRINCIPLES OF WORKING SAFETY

4. PRINCIPLES OF WORKING SAFETY: Fieldmann FZR 2020-E

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSELECTRIC LAWNMOWER

Principles of working safety

4. PRINCIPLES OF WORKING SAFETY

Never use the equipment if the supply cable is damaged or visibly worn out.

If you connect the lawnmower to the power source using a damaged cable and subsequently

touch a spot with defective insulation before disconnecting the lawnmower from the power

source, you expose yourself to the risk of electric shock.

Also, never touch the blades until the equipment is disconnected from the power source and

until the blades stopped rotating completely.

Prevent the extension cables from getting into contact with the blades. The blades could

damage the cable insulation which would result in the risk of electric shock in the event of

contact of any part of the body and the naked wire if the wire is energized.

Disconnect the equipment from the power supply (i.e. unplug the plug of the supply cable

from the mains socket outlet):

If you have to leave the equipment unattended•

If you are about to remedy a defect•

Before each inspection, cleaning or repair•

If you hit a foreign object while mowing•

If the equipment generates excessive vibrations.•

Read carefully the principles of working safety with the equipment and the operating manual.

Recommendations: Only connect the equipment to the power source protected by a residual

current device (RCD) with leakage current of no more than 30 mA.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s

customer service.

This equipment may not be operated by persons with limited physical, sensual or mental

capacities (including children). It may also not be operated by inexperienced persons or by

persons who clearly lack adequate technical knowledge to operate this equipment. Such

persons may only operate the equipment under the supervision by a competent person or

after being duly instructed about the principles of working safety.

If children are in the vicinity, they must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the

equipment.

Tingling sensation in the hands or even if hands became insensible to any feeling is a sign

of excessive vibrations. In such case, cut short the work, interrupt it by adequate breaks,

divide it among several people or, in case of a lengthy lawnmower operation, use special anti-

vibration gloves.

Noise generated during the lawnmower operation constitutes an inevitable side effect of its

use. Therefore, carry out noisy work only during the dedicated hours or whenever it is

common to perform such activities. Respect the period of rest and try to reduce the time of

work to absolute minimum. We also recommend that both you and the persons situated in

close proximity to the lawnmower use the hearing protection.

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FZR 2020-E

Principles of working safety

Other Risks

Even though our products are designed to comply with applicable technical standards and

safety regulations, some risks connected with operation of the equipment still persist for the

user:

Stones or stone fragments can chip off from the cutting mechanism are.•

If the operator does not use hearing protection, s/he is exposed to the risk of •

consequent loss of hearing.

Finger injury during the blade maintenance•

Inhaling the cut grass particles•

Electric shock upon contact of uninsulated parts.•

This equipment may not be operated by persons with limited physical, sensual or mental

capacities (including children) or by inexperienced persons or by persons who clearly lack

adequate technical knowledge to perform the given task; such persons may only operate the

equipment under the supervision by a competent person or after being duly instructed about

the principles of working safety with the equipment by such competent person.

If children are in the vicinity, they must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the

equipment.

ATTENTION! Before using this lawnmower, read carefully this operating manual. Make sure

to thoroughly familiarize with all of its controls. By adhering to the principles of working safety

with the equipment you minimise the risk of fire, electric shock or mechanical injury.

Keep the operating instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Incorrect use of the equipment creates the risk of injury. The lawnmower may cause serious

injury to the user or other persons situated in its vicinity; therefore, it is necessary to

continuously follow the rules for its safe use to prevent such risk as much as possible. In this

respect, the user is responsible for safety while working with the equipment. Also, never use

the equipment if any of the safety devices is missing or is not fully functional.

Before you start using the lawnmower

Read carefully all the instructions specified in this operating manual. Familiarize thoroughly

with the controls of the equipment and the rules for using it correctly.

Never allow children and strangers of whom you are not certain of being familiarized with

the controls and rules of working safety with the equipment in order for them to operate

the lawnmower on their own. The national legislation may also stipulate minimum age

from which persons are permitted to operate this type of equipment on their own. Please

familiarize with the relevant legislation regulating these matters in your country.

Never use the lawnmower while persons, especially children, or pets are nearby.

Keep in mind that the user of the equipment is fully responsible for possible injuries or

damage to property resulting from operation of the equipment.

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Principles of working safety

Preparation for operation

While mowing, always wear appropriate footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the

lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Prior to commencement of the work, thoroughly inspect the working area and remove all

objects which can be thrown by the machine.

ATTENTION! Before each use of the equipment, make sure that the cutting blade, blade

bolts or generally the whole construction of the lawnmower are not damaged or excessively

worn out. If you wish to replace any damaged or worn-out part which is not a solitary part of

the equipment, always replace the whole set of parts to avoid unbalance.

Operation

Use the equipment only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Avoid mowing in wet grass, where feasible.

Always be sure of your footing and posture while mowing.

Walk at normal pace while mowing, never run.

The following general rules apply to mowing: When mowing on slopes, never mow up and

dow but always across slopes, i.e. horizontally, perpendicularly to slope inclination.

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slope.

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Use extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower toward you or reversing the lawnmower.

Always stop the blades when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed

and/or when crossing surfaces other than grass.

Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or shields, or without, for example

deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.

Always start the engine as described in the operating manual; in doing so, always keep your

feet well away from the blades.

Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine except if the lawnmower has to be tilted to

start. In such case, lift only the part of the lawnmower which is further away from you.

Never put your hands or feet under the lawnmower, especially not under the rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Never carry the lawnmower while the engine is running.

Always stop the engine first and unplug the plug of the supply cable from the socket; •

only then you can begin to remedy defects or empty the grass catcher box.

Follow the same procedure each time you check, clean or repair the lawnmower.•

Or possibly if you strike a foreign object while mowing inspect the lawnmower for •

damage and make repairs before restarting the engine.

Or if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately!)•

Always stop the engine whenever you leave the lawnmower.

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