08 Topcraft
• All electrical connections, e.g. the ex tension cable, must be watertight versions appro-
ved and labelled as suitable for outdoor use. E x tension cables must have three con-
ductors, with one conductor being used for the E AR TH .
• D o not use damaged ex tensioncords
• D o not ex pose the machine to weather influences, humidity or heat sources
• C heck if the rated voltage and rated freq uency of the mains supply correspond to the-
details of the type plate
• Attention!
• M ak e s u re th e m ain s cab le is con n e cte d prope rly
• D o n ot alte r th e m ain s cab le
If the mains cable has been damaged, it must be replaced with a special mains cable.
These can be obtained from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's customer service
department. The mains cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, the manu-
facturer's customer service department or eq ually q ualified persons. The length of the
cable should not ex ceed 0 ,5 m.
P ersonnel
• N ever allow the device to be operated by children, or persons that are not familiar
with the device. L ocal regulations may prescribe a minimum age for using the device.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or situations that are dangerous to
other persons or property.
• Always wear safety shoes and long trousers during mowing.
P rep aration
• N ever operate the machine when other people, especially children, or household pets
are in the immediate operating vicinity of the machine.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents, injury, or damage to the property of
other persons.
• H earing protection and protective goggles must be worn when operating the machine.
• P erform a visual inspection of the blades and screws for signs of wear and damage
before each use. Worn or damaged blades or screws must always be replaced as a
complete set, to avoid unbalanced vibration.
• P rotective goggles with side protection must always be worn when using devices with
rear ejection and uncovered rear rollers without a catching container
• D o not use the device in bare feet or with open sandals
• Always k eep a careful eye on the ground when using the device, and remove all sto-
nes, stick s, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
• B efore use, always check that the blades, blade bolts and cutting unit are not worn or
damaged. Worn or damaged blades and bolts must always be replaced as a comple-
te set to avoid unbalanced vibration.
• B e very careful when using devices with multiple blades, since the rotation of one
blade can set the other blades in motion.
• R un machine and mak e sure it runs smoothly:
• 3 M in afte r ch an g in g th e b lad e .
• 1 M in b e fore u s e .
O p eration
• Only mow in daylight or good artificial light.
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