Wolf Garten GTB 36, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 18 / 161

14 Operating instructions for lawn trimmer
English Safety instructions
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Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight
to ensure that the unit can be operated safely.

Never use a unit which has damaged or missing
parts. Have them repaired or replaced by
a qualified technician or service centre.
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Check the terrain on which the unit will be used
and remove any stones and pieces of wire, which
could be picked up by the lawn trimmer, to avoid
endangering people.
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Before switching on the trimmer, remove
adjusting tools and spanners. A tool or wrench,
which is located in a rotating part of the unit, may
cause injuries.
When using the trimmer
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While trimming, ensure that there are no persons
(particularly children) or animals in the working
area.
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When working with or on the unit, always wear
sturdy footwear, long trousers and the
appropriate personal protective equipment
(goggles, hearing protection, non-slip protective
gloves, etc.). The wearing of personal protective
equipment reduces the risk of injuries. Do not
wear any jewellery or loose clothing which could
be caught by the unit and keep them away from
moving parts.
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Avoid an abnormal body posture. Ensure that
you have a firm footing and always keep your
balance. This will enable you to better control
the lawn trimmer in unexpected situations.

Do not work with the lawn trimmer in a potentially
explosive environment in which there are
flammable liquids, gases or dust. The lawn
trimmer may generate sparks which could ignite
the dust or the vapours.

Avoid contact with earthed surfaces, e.g. pipes,
heaters and refrigerators.

Always keep hands and feet away from the
rotating line, particularly when you switch the
lawn trimmer on.
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To prevent injuries, always keep the lawn trimmer
parallel to the lawn when switching the motor on.

While trimming, always maintain a safe distance
and do not reach into the rotating line.

Be particularly careful when walking backwards.
There is a risk of tripping!
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Switch the unit off and remove the battery under
the following conditions:
– if the unit is left unattended;
– before checking, cleaning or performing other
work on the unit;
– if the unit starts vibrating excessively.

When interrupting work, never leave the unit
unattended and keep it in a safe place.
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Always switch the lawn trimmer off before
transporting it to other workplaces.
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Do not knock the line spool on the ground and do
not strike wall edges.
After using the unit
 Switch the unit off, remove the battery and then
place the unit in a safe location.
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Before performing maintenance and cleaning
work on the unit or removing guards, switch the
unit off and remove the battery.
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Ensure that the ventilation slots in the unit are
clean.
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Do not keep the unit near children.

Do not repair the unit yourself, but have it
repaired by a qualified technician or a service
centre only.
Charger
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Always check that the mains voltage corresponds
to the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the
charger.
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The charger connector must fit the socket.
The connector must not be changed in any way.
Do not use adapter plugs with earthed electric
tools. Unchanged plugs and matching sockets
will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
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Use the charger in dry rooms only and avoid
contact with moisture and rain. The ingress of
water into the charger increases the risk of an
electric shock.