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Check your Turbotrimmer before each use
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Always visually inspect your Turbotrimmer
before each use.
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Check that the ventilation slots are not
obstructed in any way.
Do not use your Turbotrimmer if the safety
devices (push button, safety cover) and / or
the filament cassette are damaged or
worn.
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Never bypass the safety devices.
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Inspect the area to be cut before you begin
work. Remove any foreign objects (such
as stones). Look out for foreign objects
(such as stones) while you are working.
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If you should come across an obstacle
while cutting, turn off the Turbotrimmer.
Remove the object and check the Turbo-
trimmer for any damage. If necessary
have your Turbotrimmer repaired.
Use / responsibility
The Turbotrimmer can cause serious injuries.
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Use the Turbotrimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for the safety in the area
where you are working.
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Ensure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals within or
near the area where you are working.
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Never use the Turbotrimmer if the safety
devices are damaged or defective.
Unplug the mains plug after use and check
your Turbotrimmer, especially the filament
cassette, regularly for damage. Have your
Turbotrimmer repaired and / or replace the
filament cassette if necessary.
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Always wear an eye shield or safety
goggles !
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Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs. Keep your fingers and
feet away from the cutting filament –
above all when starting work.
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Always ensure that you have a secure
foothold whilst working.
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Keep the extension cable away from the
area you are cutting.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble !
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Only work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
Interrupting work
Never leave the Turbotrimmer unattended
where you are working.
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If you stop work, unplug the mains plug
and store your Turbotrimmer in a safe
place.
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If you stop work in order to move to
another part of the garden, always switch
off the Turbotrimmer, wait until the tool
stops and then unplug the mains plug.
Familiarise yourself with the
surroundings
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Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
and look out for possible dangers which
you may not hear due to machine noise.
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Never use the Turbotrimmer when it is
raining or in damp, wet areas.
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Do not operate your Turbotrimmer directly
next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Electrical safety
Check the power cord regularly for damage
and signs of wear and tear. s
Do not use your Turbotrimmer if the power
cord is damaged.
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If the mains cord or extension cable is
damaged while you are working, unplug
the mains plug immediately.
Do not touch the cable until the mains plug
is switched off.
The socket of the extension cable you are
using must be waterproof.
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Only use permitted extension cables.
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Ask your electrician.
For all portable units that are operated out-
doors we recommend using a fault circuit
breaker.
In Switzerland the use of a residual-current
device is obligatory.
