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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 elec-
tric shock hazard when inspecting for potential
contact between water and electricity.
• Do not touch the tines before the machine is
disconnected from the supply and the tines
have come to a complete stop.
• Keep supply cables and extension cables away
from the tines. The tines can cause damage to
the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Be-
ware electric shock hazard when inspecting for
potential contact between water and electricity.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Please read this in conjunction with the instruc-
tion manual.
• Use extreme caution when stepping back or
pulling the machine towards you do not over-
reach and keep balance at all times.
• Regularly inspect the machine including the
supply cable and any extension cables for dam-
aged casings, cable sheaths, exposed wires and
cable grips. 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 elec-
tric shock hazard when inspecting for potential
contact between water and electricity.
• Keep supply cables and extension cables away
from the tines. The tines can cause damage to
the cables and lead to contact with live parts.
Beware electric shock hazard when inspecting for
potential contact between water and electricity.
• Only use this product when connected into a sock-
et which is protected by a circuit-breaker that
would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
• For electrical safety use a Residual Current
Device (RCD)with a tripping current of not more
than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time
you use it.
• 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 change the blade
as necessary.
− If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
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• Connecting to the mains
− The voltage of the power source must corre-
spond with the data on the type plate of the
product.
− Only use this product when connected
into a socket which is protected by a cir-
cuit-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. Get in touch
with VONROC customer service for more
information.
− If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
− Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
− Do not run over, crush or pull the power sup-
ply cord or extension cord, 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 operat-
ing instructions and be protected against
splashed water. The connection must not be
in water.
− Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp blade/tines.
Electrical safety
Warning! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
Always check that the voltage of the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
The machine is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
Replacing cables or plugs
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,
this has to be done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
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