Fieldmann FZN 2001-E - Manual (Page 10)

EN 9
FZN 2001-E
Operating instructions
Electrical safety
ATTENTION: Read all the safety warnings and all instructions. If you fail to follow the
provided warnings and instructions an injury caused by electrical shock could occur as well as
fi re or serious injuries.
The hedge trimmer can be inserted into any light power socket (with an alternating current of 230 V).
Permissible is, however, only a socket protected by a 10 A protective switch and a protective switch
against false current with max. 30 mA.
Use only undamaged power cords. Power cords cannot be of any length (max. 50 m), otherwise
the power of the electrical motor will be reduced. The power cord to the machine must have a cross
section of 3 × 1.5 mm
2 . The insulation on electric hedge trimmer power cords is damaged very
often.
The causes of this are:
– damage caused by driving over the power cord
– compression of the power cord when it goes under doors, windows, etc.
– cracks caused by the ageing of the insulation
– broken places caused by unprofessional connections or power cord routes.
Power cords damaged in this way are often used despite the fact that they are deadly. Power cords,
power plugs and power sockets must meet the following conditions.
Power plugs and connecting sockets on power cords must be from rubber and protected against
spraying water. Connecting power cords must not be of any length. Regularly inspect the power and
extension cords for damage. During an inspection power cords must be disconnected. Fully unwind
the power cord. Also inspect broken places on the connecting power cord at the power plug and the
connecting power sockets.
The connecting power sockets on connecting elements must be made from rubber, soft PVC
or another thermoplastic material of the same strength, or must be coated with this material.
The plug must be powered at 230 V ~ 50 Hz.
The power plug on the tool's power cord must correspond to the power socket. Never modify the
power plug in any way. Do not use any power plug adapters for tools protected by grounding.
Unmodifi ed power plugs and corresponding power sockets reduce the risk of injury by electrical
shock.
Do not touch grounded surfaces such as pipes, heaters, electrical stoves and refrigerators when
working with the machine. When your body is grounded the risk of injury by electrical shock is
increased.
Do not expose the electrical tool to rain or a moist environment. The entry of water into the electrical
tool increases the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Handle the electrical power cord with care. Never use the electrical power cord to carry or move the
tool and do not pull on it when you want to disconnect the tool from the power grid. Prevent the tool
coming into contact with greasy, hot and sharp items or moving parts. A damaged or tangled up
power cord increases the risk of injury by electrical shock.
When working with electric power tools in a moist environment, the power circuit must have current
protection installed (RSD – Residual Current Device). The use of a residual current device reduces
the risk of injury by electrical shock.