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15. Properly installed and securely fastened.
16. Make sure all guards, deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached.
17. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the trimmer head.
18. Never operate the product without the safety guard in place and in good condition.
19. Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds only. Do not use for any other purpose.
20. Before starting the product, position it so that the line does not come in contact with anything you do
not intend to cut.
21. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep the trimmer head below waist level. Never
cut with the trimmer head over 76 cm or more above the ground.
22. Keep the working area free from wires, stones and debris.
23. Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause injury or damage the trimmer.
24. Do not use the trimmer to cut grass which is not in contact with the ground; for example, do not cut
grass which is on walls or rocks etc.
25. Always use your trimmer in an upright position.
26. Keep hands away from the cutting line. Do not attempt to remove cut material or to hold material to be
cut when the line is moving. Be sure to unplug the product before clearing jammed material from the
line. Do not grasp the line when picking up or holding the product.
27. Be cautious after turning off the product. The line coasts after turning off the product.
28. Do not switch the trimmer on in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflammable
and/or explosive substances such as liquids, gas and powders.
29. Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer still running.
30. Never fit metal cutting elements to the trimmer.
FOR HEDGE TRIMMER USE
1. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain.
2. If cord is cut or damaged remove it immediately from the power point.
3. Keep hands and fingers well away from the blade.
4. Wear work gloves, eye protection, solid shoes and trousers when using this hedge trimmer.
5. Always grasp both handles when operating the unit.
6. Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the mains supply when you have finished work, before cleaning or if
you have been interrupted.
7. This hedge trimmer has been designed to cut soft, new growth and should not be used on branches,
hard wood or other forms of cutting.
8. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine and disconnecting it from
the mains supply
9. If you are interrupted when operating the hedge trimmer, complete the process and switch off before
looking up.
10. Never allow untrained users or children to use the trimmer.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
• Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product by the cord. Never pull the plug out of the power
point by the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• For outdoors work use only suitably approved extension cables with a min. conductor cross section of 1.5
mm2 The plug connectors must have earthing contacts and be rain-water-proof.
• Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if
any defects appear.
• A nameplate on the product indicates the unit’s voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage
