EINHELL RT 450, Instructions For Use Manual

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1. Description of tool (see Illustration 1)
1 Mains cable
2 Upper handle
3 On/Off switch
4 Adjustment knob to alter handle position
5 Additional handle
6 Height adjustment
7 Protective cover
2. Important Instructions
These instructions should be read carefully and
followed at all times. Familiarise yourself thoroughly
with the tool, with its use and with all safety
measures.
Caution!
For safety reasons this tool should not be used
by children under the age of 16, or by any person
who has not read the Instructions for Use.
Check the tool visually before using it. Do not
use the trimmer if the safety devices are worn or
damaged. Never deactivate the safety devices.
Only use this tool for the applications described
in these Instructions for Use.
You are responsible for safety within the working
area.
Check the cutting equipment before using the
tool. Remove any foreign bodies. Beware of any
foreign bodies when you are using the tool. If,
despite all precautions, you hit an obstacle while
using the tool, switch off the tool immediately and
remove the obstacle.
Only use the tool in good, clear visibility.
When you are working, ensure that you always
stand on firm ground. Take care when moving
backwards that you do not trip and fall.
Never leave the tool unsupervised at the place of
work. If the work is interrupted for any reason,
place the tool in a secure area.
If you stop work to walk to another location, it is
imperative that you switch off the tool while you
are moving.
Never use the tool in wet, damp conditions or
when it is raining.
Protect the tool from damp and rain.
Before switching the tool on, check to ensure the
nylon thread will not touch any stones or hard
objects.
Always wear appropriate protective clothing
when using the tool, to avoid injuries to head,
hands and feet. You should wear a helmet,
goggles or a visor, long boots (or sturdy shoes
and thick, protective trousers), as well as working
gloves.
When the tool is operating, keep it well away
from your body!
Never switch the tool on if it is turned towards
you or not in a working position.
Switch the power off if you are not using the tool,
wish to leave it unsupervised, are checking it, if
the mains cable is damaged, if you are
attempting to remove or change the nylon spool
or if you are transporting it from one place to
another.
Keep the tool well away from animals and
bystanders, especially children, as unseen
stones and other objects may be thrown up
during trimming.
Keep at least 5 metres away from other people
and animals.
Never cut against hard objects, so that you avoid
injuries to yourself and damage to the tool.
Use the edge of the protective cover to keep the
tool away from walls, other surfaces or fragile
objects.
Never use the tool without its safety device.
CAUTION!
The protective device is there to ensure your
safety and to protect others, as well as ensuring
that the tool functions correctly. Non-compliance
with these instructions could lead to potentially
dangerous situations and will void any guarantee
claims.
Never attempt to stop the cutting mechanism
(nylon thread) with your hands, always wait until
the thread has stopped moving.
Only use the original manufacturer’s nylon thread
and never, under any circumstances, replace the
nylon thread with metal wire.
Take great care not to injure yourself on the
device used to cut the correct length of nylon
thread.
Ensure that all openings are free from blockages
of dirt and waste.
After using the tool, disconnect it from the mains
socket and inspect the tool for damage.
Never attempt to cut grass growing anywhere
else but on the ground, i.e. grass growing on
walls or stones.
The operator is liable for any damage caused to
other parties within the working area when using
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