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• Insufficient maintenance.
You can reduce the risks considerably by following
the tips below:
– Maintain the device in accordance with the
instructions in the operating instructions.
– Avoid working at low temperatures.
– When it is cold, make sure your body and your
hands, in particular, are kept warm.
– Take regular breaks and move your hands at the
same time to promote circulation.
Electrical safety
• The device may only be connected to a socket
that is correctly installed and grounded.
• The fuse must be a residual current circuit-
breaker with a measured residual current of no
more than 30 mA.
• Make sure that the power supply corresponds
with the connection specifications of the device
before it is connected.
• The tool may only be used within the specified
limitations for voltage and power (see type
plate).
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands!
Always pull out the mains plug at the plug and
not by the cable.
• Do not bend, crush, pull or drive over the power
cable, protect from sharp edges, oil and heat.
• Do not lift the device using the cable or use the
cable for purposes other than intended.
• Check the plug and cable before each use.
• If the power cable is damaged immediately dis-
connect the plug. Never use the device if the
power cable is damaged.
• If the device is not in use make sure the plug is
pulled out.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
plugging in the mains cable.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
unplugging it.
• Disconnect the power supply before transport-
ing the device.
Maintenance
• Before conducting any maintenance on the
device, disconnect the mains plug.
• Only those maintenance and fault elimination
tasks described here may be carried out. Any
other tasks must be completed by a specialist.
• Only use original replacement parts. Only these
replacement parts are designed and suitable for
the device. Other replacement parts will not only
lead to an invalidation of the warranty, they may
also endanger you and your environment.
Device-specific safety instructions
• Make sure the connection cable is always kept
out of the working range of the device. Make
sure that cables always lead away from the rear
of the device.
• Make sure you are positioned firmly and with a
natural stance when working with the device.
• Always hold the unit tightly with both hands.
• Before starting work, check the area for animal
and objects. Remove all objects that may be
blown away by the unit, or that may become
caught in the thread spool.
• Before starting work check the area and remove
all objects which may damage the cutting mech-
anism.
• Always ensure sufficient distance to the cutting
mechanism.
• In the vicinity of 15 m around the cutting area
there should be no people or animal as they may
be hurt by flying objects.
• Never reach into the cutting range (cutting
mechanism/cutting filament).
• Only work with good light and visibility.
• Do not work above hip height! Do not bend for-
wards or lean over backwards!
• The clothing of the operator should be close-fit-
ting. Avoid wearing loosely fitting clothing. Wear
sturdy footwear and long work trousers.
• Pay attention when walking backwards. Danger
of stumbling!
• Symbols affixed to your tools may not be
removed or covered. Information on the device
that is no longer legible must be replaced imme-
diately.
Personal protective clothing
Read the operating manual before using the
device
Danger due to foreign bodies being thrown
out.
Ensure a 15 m gap to other people and an-
imals.
Protect the device from wet conditions.
Store in a dry location.
If power cable is defect, immediately un-
plug from the power connector (disconnect
power supply).
Before doing any maintenance and repair
work disconnect the machine from the
power.
Wear safety glasses
Wear ear protection
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety shoes
Wear close-fitting work clothes
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