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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your

attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols

and the explanations with them, require your

careful attention and understanding. The safety

warnings do not by themselves eliminate any

danger. The instruction or warnings they give are

not substitutes for proper accident prevention

measures.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.

Indicates

danger, caution or warning. May be used

in conjunction with other symbols or

pictures.

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in

serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow

the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and personal injury.
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have

read thoroughly and completely understood the

safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure

to comply can result in accidents involving fire,

electric shock or serious personal injury. Save this

Owners Operating Manual and review it frequently

for continual safe operation and for instructing

others who may use this tool.

INTENDED USE

This product should only be used outdoors.

The product is intended for cutting long grass,

weed, and similar vegetation at or about ground

level. The cutting plane should be approximately

parallel to the ground surface. The product should

not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes or other

vegetation where the cutting plane is not parallel to

the ground surface.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must

read and understand the operator’s

manual.

WARNING

Do not attempt to operate this trimmer

until you have read thoroughly and

understood completely all instructions,

safety rules etc contained in this manual.

Failure to comply may result in accidents

involving fire, electric shock or serious

personal injury. Save operator’s manual

and review frequently for continuing safe

operation, and instructing others who

may use this tool.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all these instructions before attempting to

operate this product and save these instructions.
When using the unit, basic safety precaution,

including the following, should always be followed

to reduce the risk or serious personal injury and

damage to the unit. Read all these instructions

before operating this product and save these

instructions.
The device must not be used by people (including

children) with limited physical, sensory or mental

faculties or who lack the necessary experience

and/or knowledge - other than they are supervised

by a person responsible for safety or are being

instructed to operate the machine by such a

person.
Keep children and pets at a safe distance away

from the device. Children must be supervised in

order to ensure that they do not play with the

equipment.
Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar

with the user manual to use the grass trimmer.

Local regulations or bylaws may determine the

minimum age for using the machine.
Observe local noise and other regulations.

CAUTION!

When using powered tools, observe the

following basic safety measures for the prevention

of electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire:
The safety rules must be observed during tool use.

Before starting the tool, read the instructions

regarding personal safety and the safety of

unauthorised persons.
Keep the instructions in a good state for future use.
In order to reduce the risk, disconnect the plug

from the supply power, only use recommended

accessories as required, otherwise personal injury

may result.
Periodically inspect the condition of the cutting

head. If the spool is damaged, switch off, remove

the plug from the power point and replace the

spool.
Do not use the tool to cut grass, which is not on the

ground. For example, do not cut grass, which is on

walls or rocks.

Summary of Contents for RLT-552

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 230V 50Hz Rated input 550W No load speed 10000min 1 Cutting diameter 30cm Cutting line size 1 4mm x 6m Telescopic shaft e...

Page 3: ...personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all these instructions before...

Page 4: ...Never use the tool When people especially children or pets are in the vicinity If the user is tired or unwell or has taken medicine drugs alcohol or any substances which may slow his reflexes and com...

Page 5: ...ing 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 too...

Page 6: ...d by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power too...

Page 7: ...ck button 3 Switch trigger 4 Power cable retainer 5 Power cable 6 Handle rotation locking catch 7 Foot pedal for head angle adjustment 8 Grass deflector 9 Filament line 10 Double line spool 11 Flower...

Page 8: ...parts could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal inju...

Page 9: ...ttach the washer and tighten with the locking knob Fig 4 WARNING To avoid injury adjust the auxiliary handle for optimum control and balance Do not overreach when operating trimmer Keep proper balance...

Page 10: ...receptacle NOTE Use only approved outdoor extension cords NOTICE Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension cord to string trimmer Failure to use cord retainer may result in damage to stri...

Page 11: ...the cut off blade Advance line whenever you hear the motor running faster than normal or when trimming efficiency diminishes This will maintain best performance and keep trimmer line long enough to ad...

Page 12: ...ally and rapidly back to their neutral position Check that the cooling air vents are not obstructed Check that hand grips and protection devices are clean and dry correctly mounted and well fastened t...

Page 13: ...injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by...

Page 14: ...all the information carefully to ensure satisfaction and safe use Wear eye hearing and head protection Wear eye hearing and head protection when operating this equipment Keep bystanders away Keep all...

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