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INTRODUCTION
Thankyou for purchasing this product which has
passed through our extensive quality assurance
process. Every care has been taken to ensure that it
reaches you in perfect condition.
SAFETY FIRST
Before attempting to operate this power tool the
following basic safety precautions should always be
taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. It is important to read the instruction
manual to understand the application, limitations and
potential hazards associated with this tool.
CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for a period of 2 Years,
with effect from the date of purchase and applies only
to the original purchaser. This guarantee only applies
to defects arising from, defective materials and or
faulty workmanship that become evident during the
guarantee period only and does not include
consumable items. The manufacturer will repair or
replace the product at their discretion subject to the
following. That the product has been used in
accordance with the guide lines as detailed in the
product manual and that it has not been
subjected to misuse, abuse or used for a purpose for
which it was not intended. That it has not been taken
apart or tampered with in any way whatsoever or has
been serviced by unauthorised persons or has been
used for hire purposes. Transit damage is excluded
from this guarantee, for such damage the transport
company is responsible. Claims made under this
guarantee must be made in the first instance, directly
to the retailer within the guarantee period. Only under
exceptional circumstances should the product be
returned to the manufacturer. In these case it shall be
the consumer’s responsibility to return the product at
their cost ensuring that the product is adequately
packed to prevent transit damage and must be
accompanied with a brief description of the fault and
a copy of the receipt or other proof of purchase. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any special,
exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
loss or damage under this guarantee. This guarantee
is in addition to and does not affect any rights, which
the consumer may have by virtue of the Sale of Goods
Act 1973 as amended 1975 and 1999.
STATUTORY RIGHTS
This guarantee is in addition to and in no way affects
your statutory rights.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
When this product reaches the end of it’s life or is
disposed of for any other reason, it must not be
disposed of in household waste. In order to preserve
natural resources, and to minimise adverse
environmental impact, please recycle or dispose of
this product in an environmentally friendly way. It
should be taken to your local waste recycling centre
or other authorised collection and disposal facility.
If in doubt consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling and / or
disposal options.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
Warning!
When using the unit, basic safety
precaution, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk or serious personal injury
and damage to the unit. Read all these instructions
before operating this product and save these
instructions.
The device must not be used by people (including
children) with limited physical, sensory or mental
faculties or who lack the necessary experience and/or
knowledge - other than they are supervised by a
person responsible for safety or are being instructed
to operate the machine by such a person.
Keep children and pets at a safe distance away from
the device. Children must be supervised in order to
ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with
the user manual to use the grass trimmer. Local
regulations or bylaws may determine the minimum
age for using the shredder.
Observe local noise and other regulations.
CAUTION! When using powered tools, observe the
following basic safety measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire:
The safety rules must be observed during tool use.
Before starting the tool, read the instructions
regarding personal safety and the safety of
unauthorised persons.
Keep the instructions in a good state for future use.
In order to reduce the risk, disconnect the plug from
the supply power, only use recommended accessories
as required, otherwise personal injury may result.
Periodically inspect the condition of the cutting head.
If the spool is damaged, switch off, remove the plug
from the power point and replace the spool.
Do not use the tool to cut grass, which is not on the
ground. For example, do not cut grass, which is on
walls or rocks.
Do not switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly
ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflammable
and /or explosive substances such as liquid, gases
and powders.
Always stop the trimmer and switch off at the mains
when cutting is delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another.
Do not cross roads or gravel paths with tool still
running.
