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• Avoid running the trimmer head near small objects which can be ejected.
Check the area to be trimmed for small stones and sharp objects before beginning
work. Always stand below the level of the product if you are using it on a slope.
Never use the product on a slope if there is the slightest risk of you losing your
footing, falling or sliding. Hold the product firmly with both hands.
• Never use the product without wearing the harness.
• When working for long periods, take regular breaks.
• Keep the product free from grass cuttings and other deposits, particularly
the guard, trimmer head and engine.
• The product must only be used by persons who have read and understood
the contents of this instruction manual. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator, check what minimum operator age requirements apply to your region.
• Use only two-stroke fuel mixed with 2 % good quality two-stroke oil (50:1) designed
for air-cooled two-stroke engines. Using petrol without the addition of oil can lead
to engine damage not covered by the guarantee.
• The silencer can become very hot, do not touch it with your hands or other parts
of your body.
• The trimmer head should not be lifted up during work since the trimmer line can
injure the user. Work as close to the ground as possible.
• If the product has been dropped, inspect it carefully and repair and damage before
using it again.
• The product must not be used for any other purpose than for clearing undergrowth,
trimming lawns and garden work.
• The product must not be used if the safety guard is damaged or missing.
• The product must not be modified or used for any purpose other than that for which it is
intended. Doing so increases the risk of accidents and is not covered by the guarantee.
• Do not use the product close to flammable gases and liquids since this could
cause a fire or lead to an explosion.
• Never begin using the product without having full view of the entire work area.
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
• Be extra careful when using the brush blade for clearing small bushes or saplings.
Twigs and branches can jam in the blade and cause kickback resulting in a loss of control.
• First-time users should be equipped with safety equipment and be instructed in
the correct use of the product by an experienced operator.
• Never start the product indoors. The product will emit poisonous exhaust gases as soon
as it is started, these gases may be invisible and odourless but are harmful if inhaled.
• Always wear gloves and keep your hands warm when using the product. Long-
term exposure to hand-arm vibration form using this type of product can lead
to permanent damage to hands and arms. If symptoms such as poor blood
circulation, white finger tips, reduction in sense of touch, numbness or tingling in
fingers, contact a doctor.
