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SAFETY
11. Do not attempt to repair the unit including
the battery. Nylon line replacement and
cleaning the unit are the only items suitable
for user maintenance.
12. Do not insert any object into the motor area.
Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.
13. Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery.
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals.
Dispose of properly.
Preparation
1. Do not trim barefoot or in open sandals.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout shoes.
2. Inspect the trimmer before each use,
especially the parts of the cutting head.
3. Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all objects such as stones, broken
glass, nails, wire, string etc, which can be
thrown or become entangled in the trimmer
head.
4. Check that the cutting head, spool and cap
are fitted correctly.
Use
1. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
5. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you
could trip. Walk, never run.
6. Switch off before pushing the trimmer over
surfaces other than grass.
7. Never operate the trimmer with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.
9. Avoid possible injuries to feet and hands
from rotating cutting line. Always start the
trimmer carefully with feet and hands well
away from the cutting head.
10. Keep cutting head below waist level
11. Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst
trimming or edging - objects may be thrown
by the cutting line.
12. Beware of cut-off pieces of nylon line
ejected during use.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the trimmer is in safe working
condition.
2.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3.
Only use the replacement cutting line
specified for this product.
4.
Only use replacement parts and
accessories recommended by
Flymo/Partner.
5.
To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and
hands clear of the line cutter on the leading
edge of the guard.
6.
Clean unit with a dry cloth. Never use metal
objects to clean the unit.
7.
Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
Any repairs must be carried out by an
authorised repairer.
