Hurricane HATI 18 LI, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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2. Have your dealer or a specialist show you
how to operate your trimmer.
3. Before using the machine check that your
accu is in good condition and that there is no
damage. Never use the trimmer with a dam -
aged cutting head
4. Do not put the trimmer (lawn edge trimmer)
into operation if it is visibly damaged or worn.
5. Attention! Danger. The cutting head contin -
ues to rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect).
Keep your fingers and feet well clear to avoid
injury.
6. Before starting work check that your accu-
trimmer is in good condition and that it is
operating properly. Pay special attention to
the accu, switch and cutting head.
7. Transporting the electric trimmer, e.g. car-
rying it to another site: Switch of the unit,
disconnect the plug.
4) Operational Precautions
1. Make sure the open side of the protection
guard is pointing away from yourself before
you switch on the trimmer.
2. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glass -
es, sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles,
gloves, snug-fitting work clothes and ear
protectors (ear plugs or ear mufflers).
3. Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure
you always maintain a good balance and
secure footing.
4. Use particular caution while working in dense
growth areas where your view of the ground
is obscured.
5. Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
6. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never
use in rain.
7. Take special care in slippery conditions - on
slopes and uneven ground.
8. Work in a line across the slope and take
special care when turning around.
9. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps and roots to avoid stumbling.
10. Avoid to use the trimmer in poor weather
conditions, especially if there is a risk of a
thunderstorm.
11. Your electric trimmer is a high-speed, fast-
cutting power tool. The electrical connection
and cutting tool are potential sources of
danger. Therefore, special safety precau-
tions must be observed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
12. Have your dealer or a specialist show you
how to operate your trimmer.
13. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
14. This device is not intended to be used by
persons (incl. children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of
experience and/or knowledge unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or were instructed on the proper
use of the device by that person.
15. Be sure that anyone using your trimmer un-
derstands the information contained in these
operating instructions. Children and youths
under the age of 16 may not use the device.
16. The user is responsible for safety for all per-
sons in the working area of the device.
17. You must be fit to operate an electric trim -
mer - rested, healthy and in good physical
condition. If you get tired while operating
your trimmer, take a break. Never work with
an electric trimmer while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
18. 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.
Important notice - so your guarantee does not
expire:
• Always keep the air-intake clean.
• Never hit the cutting head on a hard under -
ground, otherwise you will unbalance and dam-
age the motor shaft.
5) Appropriate handling and use of battery-
operated power tools
a) Make sure that the device has been
switched off before inserting the battery.
Inserting a battery into a switched-on power
tool may lead to accidents!
b) Only use charging devices recommended
by the manufacturer to charge the batter-
ies. Charging units are usually designed for
certain types of batteries; if used with other
types there is a risk of fire!
c) Only use batteries designed for your pow-
er tool. The use of other batteries may lead
to injury and risk of fire!
d) Keep unused batteries clear of paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects that may bridge the