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serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
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WARNING: When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Make sure to prevent unintentional starting when
assembling, checking and/or performing
maintenance. If you have a gasoline operated
product, disconnect the spark plug cap from the
spark plug. If you have a battery operated product,
remove the battery.
• At times grass and stones can become caught in the
tines. Always stop the engine/motor when cleaning.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Never bend over the brush drum. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing
blindness or serious injury.
• The gear can get hot during use and may remain so
for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you
touch it.
• Hold the product securely when starting.
• Although the brush drums do not have the same
force as lawn mower blades, for example, you
should avoid working with materials that can cause
personal injury or damage to property if thrown out.
• Do not use the product unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
• Only use the product for the purpose it was intended
for.
• Never use the product if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-
ordination.
• Never use the product in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
• Never allow children to use the product.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator’s manual.
• Keep unauthorized persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 15 m while you work. Stop
the product immediately if anyone approaches.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the engine/motor
stops.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risks, such as icy ground.
• Make sure you can move and stand safely.
• The product must be switched off before moving.
• Do not put the product down with the engine/motor
running unless you have it in clear sight.
• Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the brush when the engine/motor is running.
• When the engine/motor is switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from the brush until it has
stopped completely.
• If heavy vibration occurs, stop the product. If you
have a gasoline operated product, disconnect the HT
lead from the spark plug. If you have a battery
operated product, remove the battery. Make sure
that the product is not damaged. Repair any
damage.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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