FlexoTrim FES 1000 SB, Operating Instructions Manual

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5. Safety Instructions
A. General Instructions
1. Your electric tool is a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool. The electrical connection and cutting
tool are potential sources of danger. Therefore,
special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
2. Always switch off the tool and disconnect the
plug from the power supply before carrying out
any maintenance or repair work on the unit.
Always unplug the tool if you leave it without
supervision.
3. Have your dealer or a specialist show you how to
operate your tool.
4. Minors should never be allowed to use an elec-
tric lawn trimmer. Never lend or rent your electric
lawn trimmer without these operating instruc-
tions. Be sure that anyone using your tool
understands the information contained in these
operating instructions.
5. The user is responsible for safety for all persons
in the working area of the device.
6. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
the instruction to use the machine
7. Only use the machine in daylight or good artifi -
cial light.
8. Before use the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary
9. Never operate the machine with damaged guards
or without the guards in place.
10. You must be fit to operate an electric lawn trim -
mer- rested, healthy and in good physical condi-
tion. If you get tired while operating your scythe,
take a break. Never work with an electric lawn
trimmerwhile under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
11. Never attempt to modify your tool. This excludes
all liability for personal injury or damage to prop-
erty caused by improper use or impermissible
modification.
12. Do not use the tool if other persons, above all
children, or animals are near the working area.
13. The high-speed cutting head may catch and
fling stones and other foreign objects a great
distance. To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that
bystanders / children and animals are at least 15
m (50 ft) away from your own position.
B. Operational Precautions
14. Only use your lawn trimmerfor cutting grass and
weeds next to walls, under fences, around trees
and posts, on steps, garden paths and patios,
under bushes and hedges, on steep slopes, in
gaps between paving stones, etc.
C. Instructions regarding to safe handling
15. A power circuit breaker must be installed in the
power outlet to which the tool is connected or on
the electric cord to the tool. Contact an electri-
cian for further information. For a safe operation,
it is recommended to supply the machine over
a fault current safety breaker (RCD) with a fault
current not over 30 mA.
16. Before starting work check that your electric tool
is in good condition and that it is operating prop-
erly. Pay special attention to the power supply
cord, extension cord, power outlet, switch and
cutting head.
17. Before using the machine, the line and extension
cords have to be checked for signs of damage or
ageing. Do not use the tool when the cords are
damaged or worn.
18. If the cord is damaged during utilisation, it must
be disconnected immediately from the mains. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE MAINS.
19. Attention! Danger. The cutting head continues
to rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect). Keep
your fingers and feet well clear to avoid injury.
20. Use only extension cords that are ap-
proved for outdoor applications and that comply
with specifications. Couplings and plugs must
be splashwater-proof. Never operate your tool
without a properly mounted and secured safety
cover. Check tightness of cutting head.
21. Do not use damaged power supply cords, exten-
sion cords, couplings, plugs or cutting heads.
22. Do not switch on the unit when hands or feet are
near the cutting elements.
23. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses,
sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles, snug-
fitting work clothes, gloves and ear protectors
(ear plugs or ear mufflers).
24. Careless use can cause injuries to hand and feet
by the rotating cutting elements.
25. Always hold your tool firmly, if possible with both
hands - make sure you always maintain a good
balance and secure footing.
26. Work calmly and stay alert. Operate the tool un-
der good visibility and daylight conditions only.
27. Arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be
damaged and does not cause a hindrance.
28. Be careful not to chafe the extension cord on cor-
ners, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in
doors or windows.
29. Make sure the open side of the protection guard
is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the tool.
30. Never tug the extension cord to disconnect the
plug. Always grip the plug.
31. Use particular caution while working in dense
growth areas where your view of the ground is
obscured.
32. Never leave your tool outdoors in rain.
33. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never use
in rain.
34. Hold the extension cord so that it is always away
from the rotating nylon line.
35. Transporting the electric tool, e.g. carrying it to
another site: Switch of the unit, disconnect the
plug.
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