Texas RT 5000, Operating Instructions Manual

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sure that anyone using your trimmer understands
the information contained in these operating
instructions. Children and youths under the age
of 16 may not use the device.
5. The user is responsible for safety for all persons in
the working area of the device.
6. You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer -
rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If
you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a
break. Never work with an electric trimmer while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Never attempt to modify your trimmer in any way
since it may increase the risk of personal injury.
Do not use wire or metal reinforced line. This
excludes all liability for personal injury or
damage to property caused by improper use or
impermissible modification.
8. Do not use the trimmer if other persons, above all
children, or animals are near the working area.
9. The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling
stones and other foreign objects a great
distance. To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that
bystanders / children and animals are at least 15
m (50 ft) away from your own position.
B. Operational Precautions
10. Only use your trimmer for cutting grass and weeds
next to walls, under fences, around trees and
posts, on steps, garden paths and patios, under
bushes and hedges, on steep slopes, in gaps
between paving stones, etc.
C. Instructions regarding to safe handling
11. For a safe operation, it is recommended to supply
the machine over a fault current safety breaker
(RCD) with a fault current not over 30 mA. Contact
an electrician for further information.
12. Before starting work check that your electric
trimmer is in good condition and that it is
operating properly. Pay special attention to the
power supply cord, extension cord, power outlet,
switch and cutting head.
13. Before using the machine, the line and extension
cords have to be checked for signs of damage or
ageing. Do not use the trimmer when the cords
are damaged or worn.
14. If the cord is damaged during utilisation, it must
be disconnected immediately from the mains.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE MAINS.
15. Attention! Danger. The cutting head continues to
rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect). Keep
your fingers and feet well clear to avoid injury.
16. Use only extension cords that are approved for
outdoor applications and that comply with
specifications. Couplings and plugs must be
splashwater-proof. Never operate your trimmer
without a properly mounted and secured safety
cover. Check tightness of cutting head.
17. Do not use damaged power supply cords, ex-
tension cords, couplings, plugs or cutting heads.
18. Do not switch on the unit when hands or feet are
near the cutting elements.
19. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses,
sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles, gloves,
snug-fitting work clothes and ear protectors (ear
plugs or ear mufflers).
20. Careless use can cause injuries to hand and feet
by the rotating cutting elements.
21. Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure you
always maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
22. Work calmly and stay alert. Operate the trimmer
under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
23. Arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be
damaged and does not cause a hindrance.
24. Be careful not to chafe the extension cord on cor-
ners, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in
doors or windows.
25. Make sure the open side of the protection guard
is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the trimmer.
26. Never tug the extension cord to disconnect the
plug. Always grip the plug.
27. Use particular caution while working in dense
growth areas where your view of the ground is
obscured.
28. Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
29. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never use
in rain.
30. Hold the extension cord so that it is always away
from the rotating nylon line.
31. Transporting the electric trimmer, e.g. carrying it
to another site: Switch of the unit, disconnect the
plug.
32. Take special care in slippery conditions - on
slopes and uneven ground.
33. Work in a line across the slope and take special
care when turning around.
34. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps
and roots to avoid stumbling.
35. Clean the cutting head at regular intervals.
36. Check the condition of the cutting head at fre-
quent intervals. If the behaviour of the cutting
head changes (vibration, noise), check imme-
diately as follows: Switch off the trimmer, hold it
firmly and bring the cutting head to a standstill by
pressing it against the ground. Then disconnect
plug from power supply. Check condition of
cutting head - look for cracks.
37. Warning ! Danger of injury by the line cutting
device. After replacing a spool or lengthening the
cutting line, be sure to bring the unit onto normal
working position before turning it on again.
38. Have a damaged cutting head replaced imme-
diately - even if it only has superficial cracks.
Never attempt to repair a damaged cutting head.
39. Always switch off your trimmer and disconnect it
from the power supply before taking a break and
after finishing work. Do not forget maintenance.
(Plug disconnected!) Only carry out maintenance
and repairs described in these operating instruc-