1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1.1.
How to read the manual.
1.1.1.
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly significant information and are
marked with various levels of highlighting with the following meaning:
Non-observance
will result in the
risk of serious
injury or death to
oneself or others.
Non- observance
will result in the
risk of injury to
oneself or others.
Indicates a hazard
which, if not
avoided, might
result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTE or
IMPORTANT
These give details
or further
information on
what has already
been said, and
aim to prevent
damage to the
machine or cause
other damage.
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1.2.
Getting to know the machine.
1.2.1.
This machine is a garden tool, and precisely a portable grass/edge trimmer with a battery-
powered electric motor for home use.
1.2.2.
The machine is basically composed of a power unit and a pair of serrated blades that are
driven by a mechanism that provides an alternating straight movement.
1.2.3.
The safety systems impede accidental movements of the blades while the operator is
absent.
1.2.4.
The operator can operate the machine and use the main controls, always keeping a safe
distance from the cutting device.
1.3.
Intended use.
1.3.1.
This machine was designed and manufactured for;
1.3.1.1.
Cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, using a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of
lawns, flowerbeds, walls, fences and small grassy areas to tidy up the cutting done using
a mower).
1.4.
Improper use.
1.4.1.
Any other use differing from the above mentioned ones could be hazardous and harm
people and/or damage things.
1.4.1.1.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited to;
1.4.1.1.1.
Using the machine for sweeping;
1.4.1.1.2.
Trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cutting device is not used on
ground level;
1.4.1.1.3.
Using the machine with the cutting device above the operator’s belt level;
1.4.1.1.4.
Use of the machine for cutting non-plant material;
The images corresponding to the references are found on page 5 of this manual.
