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For safe use of your product
For safe use of your product
Be careful to read this section before using your product.
The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully.
You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself.
Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution.
Warning notices
Situations where there is a risk of physical injury to the operator and other people are indicated in this manual and on the product
itself by the following warning notices. Always read and observe them carefully in order to ensure safe operation.
Other indicators
As well as warning notices, this manual uses the following explanatory symbols:
Symbols
In this manual and on the product itself, a series of explanatory symbols is used. Please make sure that you fully understand what
each symbol means.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
word
"DANGER"
calls attentions to
an act or a condition which will lead to
serious personal injury or death of op-
erators and bystanders.
This symbol accompanied by the
word
"WARNING"
calls attentions to
an act or a condition which can lead to
serious personal injury or death of op-
erators and bystanders.
"CAUTION"
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
Circle and slash sym-
bol means whatever is
shown is prohibited.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
This enclosed message provides tips
for use, care and maintenance of the
product.
Framed text featuring the word
"IM-
PORTANT"
contains important infor-
mation about the use, checking,
maintenance and storage of the prod-
uct described in this manual.
Symbol form/shape
Symbol description/applica-
tion
Symbol form/shape
Symbol description/applica-
tion
Carefully read the operator's
manual
Keep bystanders at least 15
meters away from the operat-
ing trimmer to reduce the risk
of being struck by falling ob-
jects or thrown debris.
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
Beware of high-temperature
areas
Wear heavy duty, non-slip
gloves.
Safety tip shoes or boots with
non-slip sole should be worn.
Emergency stop
Beware of electric shocks
Never operate product if you
are tired or are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, medi-
cation or any other substance
that could affect your ability or
judgement.
This product conducts elec-
tricity. Keep the product and/
or operator a minimum dis-
tance of 4.5 meters away from
electrical source and power
lines.