D
20
ENGLISH
GB
g)
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.
Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Using and treatment of cordless tools.
a)
Charge the batteries only in chargers recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Risk of fire for a
charger suitable only for a certain type of batteries
or, as appropriate, accumulators, if used for other
accumulators.
b)
Use only such accumulators in this electric
appliance that have been designed for this
appliance.
Use of other accumulators may lead to
injuries and risk of fire.
c)
Do not leave an accumulator not being used
near office clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal items that could cause
contact bridging.
Short circuit between accumu-
lator contacts may result in burns or fire.
d)
Liquid may leak from an accumulator if used
improperly. Prevent contact with such liquid.
Rinse an affected body part with water in case
of accidental contact. If liquid gets to your eye,
seek medical advice.
Liquid leaking from a battery
may cause skin irritation or burns.
6) Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for Grass trimmer
Keep all parts of the body in safe distance from
the knife. Do not try to remove the material being
cut or hold material to be cut when the knife is
running. Jammed cuttings to be removed only
when the machine is off and the battery taken
out.
A moment of inattention when using the hedge
trimmer may result in serious injuries.
Carry the string trimmer with the handle, with the
blade being off (idle). The battery must be remo-
ved for transport or storage of the string trimmer.
Careful treatment with the appliance reduces the risk
of injury by the blade.
Other safety instructions
Keep children and other persons including animals in
a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum
safe distance is 5 m.
Always have your arms and legs in safe distance from
the cutting mechanism, in particular after turning the
engine on.
Wear suitable protective clothing such as sturdy
shoes with non-slip sole, robust long trousers, gloves,
safety glasses and hearing protection!
Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing
and gloves must be out of reach of moving parts
as they could get caught by the rotating parts. Do
not use the appliance when barefooted or in open
sandals.
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine.
Be careful to avoid injury by the cutting tools.
Turn the appliance on only when in a normal working
position.
A safe and firm posture must always be provided
when working with the appliance.
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
When being blocked, turn the appliance immediately
off and remove the jammed item.
Before work, check the area for any hidden items or
animals.
WARNING!: Keep all cables and the extension cable
out of reach of the cutting elements.
Do not use the appliance to cut grass that is not on
the ground, e.g. grass growing on walls, rocks, etc.
Never cross any gravel roads or paths with the run-
ning appliance.
When working, keep the appliance firmly with both
hands and with a distance from your body.
Make sure the appliance is off before inserting a
battery.
The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be
locked.
WARNING! Danger of injury !
The cutting head keeps rotating for a few seconds
after the appliance is switched off. Keep your
hands and feet in safe distance.
Before using, check the tightness and proper
seating of all screwed and socket joints and
protective equipment and if all moving parts are
moving smoothly.
It is strictly prohibited to demount, adjust and
alienate the protective equipment on the
machine or put other protective equipment on
the machine.
Do not use the appliance if damaged or the
safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn
and damaged parts.
