Balex BXT 3210 E - Cable and Power Safety; Mowing Operation Guidelines

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Cables
• Work with safety cables. For the connection only use an H05VV-F or heavier power
cable, with a minimum cross section of 2x0.75mm
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and maximum length 25m.
• Plugs and couplings must be protected from splashes.
• Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a leakage current of no more than 30 mA.
• Attach connection cable to traction relief. Make sure that in does not rub against edges.
pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze cable through door or window gaps.
• Switching devices must not be removed or bridged (e.g. tying of switching lever to guide
spar).
• 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 appliance for damage and make repairs
as necessary;
- if the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
• If the connection cable is damaged during use, it must be immediately disconnected
from the main power supply.
• Do not touch the cable before it has been disconnected from the mains power supply.
When mowing
• Only switch on motor when your feet are at a safe distance from the cutting tools.
• Do not tilt lawn mower when switching on the motor, except if the appliance has to be
tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.
• Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
• Adhere to the safety distance given by the guidance spars.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
• Stop the blades if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to
be mowed.
• Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blades.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. For rotary mowers, keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running.
• Pull the plug from the socket:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;