Manual for ARM 3200

Operation

►Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use store the machine out of reach of children.

►This machine 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 concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.

►Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

►The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards 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 mowing in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.

►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.

►Always wear ear protection.

►Working on banks can be dangerous.

Do not mow on 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 machine towards you.

►Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.

►Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transportation 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 operator. 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 running.

►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 increased noise and vibration.

►Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension cables. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard.

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 immediately).

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 extension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

The extension lead must have a cross section in accordance with the operating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water.