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circumstances.
f) Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clo-
thes and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get
trapped in moving parts.
g) If vacuuming devices and draining de-
vices can be
fi
tted, make sure that these
are correctly attached and correctly used.
The use of a dust extraction system can redu-
ce the danger posed by dust.
4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
a) Do not overload the appliance. Use the
correct tool for your work.
You will be able
to work better and more safely within the gi-
ven performance boundaries.
b) Do not use an electric tool with a defec-
tive switch.
An electric tool that cannot be
switched on or o
ff
is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or
remove the battery before making any ad-
justments to the appliance, changing ac-
cessories or put the appliance down.
This
safety measure prevents starting the electric
tool unintentionally.
d) Keep unused electric tools out of the
reach of children. Do not allow people
who are not familiar with the appliance or
who have not read these instructions to
use the appliance.
Electric tools are dange-
rous if they are used by inexperienced people.
e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check
whether moving parts are functioning
properly and not jamming, whether parts
are broken or damaged enough that the
functioning of this electric tool is a
ff
ec-
ted. Damaged parts must be repaired be-
fore using the appliance.
Many accidents
are caused by badly maintained electric tools.
f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges will jam less and are easier to
control.
g) Make sure to use electric tools, accesso-
ries, spare parts, etc. in accordance with
these instructions. Take the conditions
in your work area and the job to perform
into account.
Using electric tools for any
purpose other than the one for which they are
intended can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Service
a) Have your electric tool repaired only by
trained personnel and/or the authorized
service agent, using only genuine spare
parts
. This will ensure that your electric tool
remains safe to use.
Special safety information
General instructions
•
Read the complete operating manual with
due care. Acquaint yourself with the controls
and how to use the tool.
•
All persons (including children) who, for rea-
sons of physical, sensory or mental ability or
inexperience or lack of knowledge, are not in
a position to be able to use this device safely,
should not use the device unsupervised or
without instruction by or from a responsible
person. Children must always be supervised
in order to ensure that they do not play with
the device.
•
Never allow children to use the tool.
•
Never allow other persons who are not fami-
liar with the operating instructions to use the
tool. Contact your local government offices for
information regarding minimum age require-
ments for operating the tool.
•
Never use the tool when there are people –
particularly children – or pets nearby.
•
The user is responsible for any accidents or
hazards suffered by third parties or their pro-
perty.
Preparation
•
Always wear sturdy footwear and long
trousers when using the tool.
•
Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
They may get drawn into the suction opening.
Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes are recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear a hair
net if you have long hair.
•
Wear safety goggles while you work.
•
Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs
•
Always check the tool, the power cable and
the extension cable before using the tool.
Only operate the tool when it is in good wor-
king order and is not damaged in any way.
Damaged parts have to be replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified electrician.
•
Never use the tool if any of its safety devices
or guards are damaged or if any safety at-
tachments such as deflectors and/or grass
catching devices are missing.
•
When working outdoors, use only extension
cables which are approved for outdoor use.
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