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Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety regulations
Read the complete operating manual with
due care.
Acquaint yourself with the controls and how
to use the tool.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Important!
For safety reasons the grass trimmer is not to
be used by children, young people under 16
years of age, or any other persons who are
not acquainted with these directions for use.
Keep the instruction manual in a safe place
for later use.
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Examine the grass trimmer each time before
you use it. Do not use the trimmer if any sa-
fety devices are damaged or worn. Never put
safety devices out of operation.
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Do not use the grass trimmer if the cables are
damaged or worn.
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Stop using the equipment when there are
people – particularly children – or pets nearby.
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Use the grass trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these instructions.
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You are responsible for safety in your work
area.
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Inspect the items you want to cut before star-
ting to work. Remove any foreign objects you
find. Watch out for foreign objects while you
work. If you still hit upon an obstacle while
cutting, turn off the grass trimmer and remove
the obstacle.
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Work only in good visibility.
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Always make sure of your footing while wor-
king. Be careful when stepping backwards.
Risk of stumbling!
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Never leave the grass trimmer unattended at
your work place. Store the trimmer in a safe
place during interruptions.
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If you interrupt your work to move to a diffe-
rent position it is imperative to switch off the
grass trimmer while you are moving there.
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Never use the grass trimmer in the rain or in
moist or wet conditions.
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Protect the grass trimmer from the damp and
rain.
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Before you switch on the grass trimmer, make
sure that there are no stones or other objects
touching the nylon line.
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Always wear suitable clothing to protect your
head, hands and feet from injury. Wear a
helmet, goggles or visor, high boots or strong
shoes, long trousers made of tough material,
and work gloves.
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Be sure to hold the grass trimmer away from
your body when it is switched on!
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If the grass trimmer is turned over or if it is not
in working position, do not switch it on.
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Switch off the motor and pull out the power
plug when you are not using the grass trim-
mer, when you leave the trimmer unattended,
when you are checking the trimmer, if the
power cable is damaged, when you want to
remove and replace the spool, and when you
are moving the trimmer to another location.
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Keep the grass trimmer away from other
persons, particularly children and pets. There
may be stones and other objects in the flying
cut grass.
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Keep at least 5 m away from other persons
and animals when you are working with the
grass trimmer.
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To prevent injury to yourself and damage to
the grass trimmer, never cut against hard
objects.
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Use the edge of the guard to keep the grass
trimmer away from walls, changes of surface
and fragile objects.
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Never use the grass trimmer without a guard.
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