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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before
using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to
follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious
personal injury.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
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Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string which can be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with EN 66 and AS/NZS337 standards when operating this
product.
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A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger
for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type
of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
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Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of
fire.
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Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
RLT30CET
BPH-25
BCAH-20-S (only
for British market)
RLT30CET
BPH-25
722850
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Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Do not
wear jewellery of any kind.
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Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue,
which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot and
humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morning or
late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
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Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
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Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement
in moving parts.
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Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 5m away.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If
you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment.
In the case of bladed units, there is the added risk of injury
to bystanders from being struck with the moving blade in the
event of a blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the
tool.
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Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching
can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom
of the engine above waist level.
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Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit,
these parts get very hot from operation.
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Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug lead before
making any adjustments or repairs except for carburettor
adjustments.
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Inspect the unit before each use. Check for loose fasteners,
fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
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The cutting attachment should never rotate at idle during
normal use. The cutting attachment may rotate at idle during
carburettor adjustments.
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Mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol.
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Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 0m away from refuelling site before
starting engine. Slowly remove the fuel cap after stopping
engine. DO NOT SMOKE when refuelling.
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Stop the engine and allow to cool before refuelling or storing
the unit.
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Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the
unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
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Wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions.
For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment
stops turning when the engine idles. When the unit is turned off
make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit
is set down.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure
fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.
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Replace cutting head if cracked, chipped or damaged in any
way. Be sure the cutting head is properly installed and securely
fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached.
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Use only the manufacturer’s replacement cutting line in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To
install any other brand of replacement line or cutting head to
this line trimmer can result in serious personal injury. Never
use, for example, wire or wire-rope, which can break off and
become a dangerous projectile.
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Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in
good condition.
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Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
cutting head below waist level. Never cut with the cutting head
located over 60cm or more above the ground.
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Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat.
This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
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Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 0m from
refuelling site before starting engine. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
DO NOT SMOKE. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a
battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a
sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
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Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition,
such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
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Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
