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Our compliments for your excellent choice. Your new appliance is manufac-
tured to the highest quality standards, an assurance of a lifetime of perform-
ance and safety.
WARNING! Before using this electrical appliance, carefully
read and follow the instructions and related drawings and
technical data attached to move, operate, maintain, start-up
and stop the machine. Familiarise yourself with all the controls
and how to use the machine correctly, making sure you know
how to stop it in case of emergency. Improper use of the
machine can cause serious injury.
Always keep in mind your and other peoples’ safety and ope-
rate accordingly.
Keep these instructions and attached sheet in a safe place and
ready at hand so that they can be consulted when required.
The attached sheet, which contains the machine’s serial label
and technical data, also represents the warranty certificate.
WARNING! The machine should only be used for cutting
lawns and along the borders of flower beds. Other uses of the
trimmer, not included in these instructions, could damage the
machine or seriously injure the operator.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1 Top handgrip
2 Starting switch
3 Cable-holder
4 Power plug
5 Central handgrip (if supplied)
6 Body
7 Line holder pocket (if supplied)
8 Trimming head
9 Ventilation vents
10 Guard
11 Line cutting blade (if supplied)
12 Trimming guide wheel (if supplied)
13 Cutting device
14 Cutting device replacement tool (if included)
15 Overload protection reset switch (if any)
16 Shoulder harness clasp (if present)
DESCRIPTION OF DECALS AND SYMBOLS (FIG. B)
1 Machine model
2 Technical specifications
3 Serial number and year of manufacture
4 Certification marks
5 WARNING !
6 Read the operating instructions carefully before use.
7 Wear eye and face protection (with hearing protection and hard
hat if required).
8 Do not use the machine in the rain, in damp conditions or on wet
grass.
9 Use at a distance of at least 5 m from other people.
10 Keep a safety distance of at least 15 m from bystanders.
11 Wear foot protection and gloves (if required).
12 Do not use metal blades (if applicable).
13 Do not use a tooth blade (if applicable).
14 Watch out for flying debris (if applicable).
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1) Children or individuals who are not perfectly familiar with the instructions
on use should never be allowed to use the machine. Local Law and
regulations may prescribe a minimum age for the use of the machine.
2) Regularly check the efficiency and integrity of the machine; if in bad
condition, the machine can cause injuries to the user.
3) Before using the machine after any blow, check for any externally visible
signs of wear and damage. If necessary, take it to an authorised assistance
centre for repair.
4) Do not use the machine in case of damaged or missing guards or when
the cutting device is not correctly fitted, locked or if it is damaged. Check
for perfect efficiency before starting the machine.
5) Before starting the machine, make sure that the cutting device is not
touching stones, debris or foreign bodies.
6) Always wear adequate protective clothing when operating the machine,
to avoid injuries to face, eyes, hands, feet, head and hearing: use protective
eyewear or faceshields, high boots or sturdy shoes and trousers, work
gloves, a hard hat and hearing protection.
7) Whilst the motor is being started up and when the machine is in operation, keep
the cutting section away from all parts of the body, especially hands and feet.
8) Do not start the machine when it is upside down or when it is not in the
working position.
9) Switch off the motor and pull out the plug when: the machine is not being
used, it is left unattended, it is being cleaned, it is being moved from one
place to another, the power supply or extension cable is damaged, the
spool is being removed or changed or when the length of the nylon line
is being manually adjusted.
10) Do not move the machine by pulling on the electrical cable. Always use
the handgrip.
11) Do not operate the machine near people, especially children, or pets;
turn it off if they get too close. Maintain the safety distance specified in
sections 10 and 11 of the marking and symbol description chapter: the
cut and ejected grass may contain rocks and dangerous debris.
12) Remain in a stable and secure position while using the machine.
13) Keep the area being cut free from lines, stones and debris.
14) Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause injury or damage the machine.
15) Never use the machine without the guard (if it is supplied separately).
Never use the machine if the guard is damaged.
WARNING! The guard is vital for your and other people’s
safety and for the machine’s operating efficiency. Failure to
comply with these safety regulations is not only dangerous but
also annuls the terms of the guarantee.
16)
Be careful of the line-cutting blade, which can cause serious injury.
17) Do not try to stop the cutting device (nylon line) with your hands. Always
let it come to a stop by itself.
WARNING! After switching off the machine, the cutting
device continues to rotate for a few more seconds.
18)
Only use the original type of nylon line. Under no circumstances use
metal line instead of nylon.
19) Do not use the machine to cut grass which is not in contact with the
ground; for example do not cut grass which is on walls or rocks etc.
20) Do not switch on the machine in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces or
in the presence of inflammable and/or explosive substances such as
liquids, gases and powders.
21) Within the working area, the person using the machine is responsible for
any damage or injury sustained by third parties which has been caused
by the machine.
22) Only cut during broad daylight or with adequate artificial light.
23) Check that all grass deposits have been removed from the ventilation vents.
24) Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the machine still running.
25) When the machine is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of the reach
of children.
26) After use, disconnect the machine from the power supply and check for damage.
If you have the slightest doubts, contact an authorised service centre.
27) Only use the machine according to the instructions given in this manual.
28) Check regularly that the screws are tight.
29) Use only spare parts and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.
30) Do not try to repair the machine or access internal parts. Contact
authorised service centres only.
31) Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing.
Use common sense. Never operate the machine when you are tired, sick
or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
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