Flymo 500CT User Manual

EASICUT

500CT

Original Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Safety

If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the operator
and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and effi­ciency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions
in this manual and on the product.

Explanation of Symbols on your product

Warning.

Read the user instructions carefully to make
sure you understand all the controls and what
they do.

Do not use in the rain or leave the product out­doors while raining.

The use of eye protection is recommended.

instruction

manual

blade cover

Handguard

Battery Pack

Charger

Cradle

Charger

Switch Levers

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instruc­tions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term ‘“power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Ke ep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose con-

trol.

2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-

faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera­tors.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord fo r carry-

ing, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of elec­tric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suit-

able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-

avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per­sonal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tools may result in personal
injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-

ellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con­nected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can

reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not forc e the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application.

The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the

battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repair

ed before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly main­tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into ac­count the working conditions and the work to be per­formed.

Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situa­tion.

5. Batter y tool use and care
a) Rec harge only with the charger specified by the man-

ufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of
batter pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-

tery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may cre-

ate a risk of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection fr

om one terminal to another.

Shorting the

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc­curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition­ally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery

may cause irritation or burns.

6. Ser vice
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main­tained.

Hedge trimmer safety warnings:

• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sur

e the switch is off

when clearing jammed material.

A moment of inat­tention while operating the hedge trimmer may result
in serious personal injury.

• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.

Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce pos­sible personal injury from the cutter blades.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.

Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.

• Keep cable away from the cutting area.

During opera­tion the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.

Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety

1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.

2. Only use the product in the manner and for the func­tions described in these instructions.

3. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Personal safety

1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to
be used and remove all wires and other foreign ob­jects.

3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as nec­essary.

4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted be­fore using the product. Never attempt to use an in­complete product or one with an unauthorised
modification.

5. This product has not been designed to provide pro­tection from electric shock in the event of contact with
overhead electric lines.