Parkside PUB 500 B1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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General safety instructions
Operating the trimmer
CAUTION: How to avoid ac-
cidents and injuries:
Preparations:
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the haz-
ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Never allow children and peo-
ple who are not familiar with
these Operating Instructions to
use the trimmer. Local regula-
tions may stipulate a minimum
age for operators.
• Please make sure that no other
persons or animals are present
in your work area. Never let
any person touch the device or
cable. Pay special attention to
children.
• Always wear suitable clothing
and personal protective equip-
ment when operating the device:
- Wear safety goggles. A failure
to wear safety goggles can
cause eye damages from eject-
ing objects.
- Always wear ear protectors
when operating the device.
- Wear boots or shoes with anti-
slip soles, long trousers and
work gloves. Never use the
device barefooted or wearing
open sandals.
• Never use the equipment if
it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modifi ed without the
approval of the manufacturer.
Never operate the equipment
if the protective equipment is
defective. Before starting up the
equipment always check that
the equipment is in a perfectly
safe condition, especially the
power cable, the switch and the
protective cover.
• Never disconnect or remove
any protective devices (splash
guard). This ensures that the
equipment remains safe.
Use:
• Always maintain a secure foot-
ing while working. Be espe-
cially careful when working on
a sloping terrain.
This enables you to control the
equipment better in unexpected
situations.
• Do not operate the equipment
if you are tired or lack concen-
tration and after having drunk
alcohol or taken medication. Al-
ways take a work break in due
time. A moment of carelessness
when using the equipment can
result in serious injury.
• Do not use the equipment while it
is raining, in poor weather condi-
tions and when the surrounding