IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Read all instructions
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:
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Note: Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
Check before starting
• Always remove the battery to prevent the product
being started by accident. Always remove the battery
before any maintenance on the product.
• Before using the product and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
• Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutter or cutter guard.
• Check the motor for dirt and cracks. Clean off grass
and leaves from the engine using a brush. Gloves
should be worn when necessary.
• Check that the trimmer head is completely attached
to the trimmer.
• Check that the product is in perfect working order.
Check that all nuts and screws are tight.
• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are
not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head
or trimmer guard if the have been exposed to impact
or are cracked. Always use the recommended guard
for the cutting attachment you are using. See
chapter on Technical data.
• The product operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working.
When several operators are working in the same
area the safety distance should be at least 15
metres.
• Carry out an overall inspection of the product before
use. See the maintenance schedule.
• National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Personal safety
• The cutting tool does not stop immediately after the
product is turned off.
• The product is only designed for trimming.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
• This appliance is not intended for use by person
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Never allow children or other persons not trained in
the use of the product and/or the battery to use or
service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the
user.
• Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is
out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area at
all times and especially when switching on the
motor.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the "Personal protective
equipment" heading.
• Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Turn off the product when it has to be moved.
Always remove the battery when passing the
machine to another person.
• Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is
responsible for not exposing people or their property
to accidents or hazards.
Power tool use and care
• The only accessories you can operate with this
product are the cutting attachments we recommend
in the technical data chapter.
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