Wolf Garten LI-ION POWER GT 815, Instruction Manual

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Safety instructions
Warning! Always observe the safety instructions when operating the machine.
For your own safety and the safety of others, please read these instructions before using the
machine. Please keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and
warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is
responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people‘s property.
Meaning of the symbols
1. General
• This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges and small
lawn areas in private gardens. The trimmer should not
be used in public gardens, parks, sports grounds, streets
etc. and in farming and forestry.
• Because of possible accidents the trimmer must not
be used for:
- trimming of bushes and hedges
- cutting of flowers
- cutting garden by-products for composting
• For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by
persons below 16 years of age and persons who
are not familiar with its handling.
• Make sure that no persons (in particular children) or
pets are in the vicinity of the working area. You are
responsible for damages.
• Never operate the unit in the presence of individuals
(particularly children) or animals.
• Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if adequate
artificial lightning is available.
• Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do not
leave it outside when it rains.
• Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for a
residual current not greater than 30 mA.
• Never install metal cutting elements.
2. Before operating
• Before starting the trimmer, clear all string, wire etc.
away from the area to be cut. Whilst cutting look out
for foreign objects.
• Tool must not be used when the safety device or the
covering is damaged.
• For safety reasons only original WOLF spare-parts or
parts appointed by the manufacturer shall be used.
Please note the installation instructions!
• Before cleaning or adjusting the device, switch it off and
remove the battery.
Do not
expose to
moisture!
W e a r
protective
goggles!
Tool is coasting!
Warning!
Read the operating
instructions before
placing in service!
Keep bystanders
away!
For vertical cutting
Hold gu-
ard facing
downward
in direc-
tion of
walking.
Do not
hold guard
facing
upward.
3. Working
• Always keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting
mechanism, particularly when starting the unit.
• Avoid injury from each of the components which
serve to cut the line length. After pulling out a new
length of line, always hold the unit in its normal
operating position before starting it.
• When starting the trimmer hold its base parallel to the
lawn area in order to avoid accidents.
• Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
• Wear eye protection!
• Always wear appropriate working clothes and sound
footwear when using the trimmer.
• Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn area to
be cut, switch it off.
• Be careful when you go backwards. You may stumble!
• Never leave the trimmer without supervision. Store it
in a safe place.
• The switches installed shall not be removed or bridged
over, e. g. by binding the switch to the handle.
• Do not allow the cord spool to strike the ground or
edges of working area. If the cord spool receives a
hard knock, this will cause a strong vibration on the
handle. If this occurs, the trimmer should be checked
by a qualified service centre.
4. After operating
• When switching off the trimmer: Attention: the cutting
tool does not stop immediately!
• Always wait for the cutting tool is stop.
• Before examining or cleaning the tool or before
removing the safety device or the cord spool, switch
off and disconnect the trimmer from the battery. Only
use original WOLF cord spools and note the installa-
tion instructions!
• The cutting knife should not be cleaned under
running water or under high-pressure.