Florabest FRM 1800 A1 - Manual (Page 8)

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disconnected from the supply network im-
mediately. Do not touch the cable before
it has been disconnected. Do not use the
machine, if the cable is worn or dam-
aged.
• Before you shut down the machine, let
the motor cool down.
• This appliance 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 concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow the use of this equipment
by children or others who are unfamil-
iar with these operating instructions.
Local regulations may specify the mini-
mum age of the operator.
• Do not use the equipment when people
and particularly children or pets are
nearby.
• Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents, injuries to other people or
damage to the property of others.
• Check the terrain on which the equip-
ment is to be used and remove stones,
sticks, wires and other foreign objects
that could become caught and thrown
up.
• Wear suitable work clothing such as
stable shoes with non-slip soles and
robust, long trousers. Do not use the
equipment when barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
• Before each use, carry out a visual
inspection of the equipment. Do not
use the equipment if protective devices
(e.g. collision guard or grass bag),
parts of the cutting device or bolts are
missing, worn or damaged. To avoid
imbalance, damaged tools and bolts
are to be replaced only in sets.
• Take care with equipment that has sev-
eral cutting tools, as the movement of
one blade may result in the rotation of
the other blades.
• Use only spare parts and accessories
supplied and recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of non-original
parts will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands near or
under rotating parts when working.
Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protection and
local regulations. The use of the
equipment may be restricted or
prohibited on certain days (e.g.
Sundays and public holidays), at
certain times of day (lunchtimes,
nighttimes) or in certain areas (e.g.
health resorts, hospitals etc.).
• Switch on the motor according to the
instructions and only when your feet
are at a safe distance from the cutting
tools.
• Do not use the equipment in the rain,
in poor weather, in a damp environ-
ment, or on wet grass. Work only in
daylight or with good lighting.
• Do not work with the equipment when
tired, lacking concentration or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Al-
ways take breaks in good time. Take a
sensible approach to the work.
• When working, ensure a firm stance,
particularly on slopes. Always work
across the slope, never upwards or
downwards. Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel on
the slope. Do not work on excessively
steep slopes.
• Run the equipment only at a walking
pace. Take particular care when turn-
ing the equipment around, pulling it