2. Safety Instructions
CAUTION!
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Please read the operating
instructions before using
this tool.
DANGER!
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Keep your Turbotrimmer
away from water and rain!
DANGER!
Risk of injury to other
people!
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Keep bystanders away.
360°
Switch off!
Remove battery pack before
adjusting or cleaning.
Warning: The cutting line continues to rotate
after the machine has been switched off.
DANGER! Eye and ear injuries!
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Wear eye and hearing
protection!
Check your Trimmer before each use
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Always visually inspect your Trimmer before
each use.
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Check that the ventilation slots are not obst-
ructed in any way.
Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or if
its safety devices (pressure switch, safety cover)
and / or the filament cassette are damaged or
worn.
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Never bypass the safety devices.
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Inspect the area to be cut before you begin
work. Remove any foreign objects and look
out for foreign objects (such as stones,
pieces of wood, strings and wires) while you
are working.
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However, should you encounter an obstacle
during work, take the trimmer out of operation
and remove the battery. Remove the obstacle;
inspect the trimmer for potential damage and
arrange for it to be repaired if necessary.
Use / responsibility
DANGER! Tool does not stop
immediately when turned off!
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Keep hands and feet away
from the work area until the
cutting filament is stationary!
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
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Use the Trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for safety in the work area
(2 metre radius).
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Ensure that no other people (especially
children) and animals are in close proximity
to the danger area (15 metre radius).
Warning! When wearing hearing protec-
tion, and due to the noise produced by the
unit, the operator may not notice persons
approaching.
Remove the battery after use and regularly
inspect the trimmer, especially the filament
cassette, for damage and arrange appropriate
repair if necessary.
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Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
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Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs. Keep your fingers and feet
away from the cutting filament – above all
when starting work.
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Always ensure that you have a secure
foothold whilst working and that you keep
your balance at all times.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble!
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Only work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
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Do not overreach. In order to prevent
overtiredness, alternate working positions
and ensure suf ficient breaks are taken.
This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Interrupting work
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Never leave the Trimmer unattended where
you are working.
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When stopping work, remove the battery and
store the trimmer in a safe place.
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If you stop work in order to move to another
work area, the trimmer must be switched
off, wait until the work tool is stationary and
remove the battery. Always carry the trimmer
at the handle.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
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Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and
look out for possible dangers which you may
not hear due to machine noise.
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Please read the notes on safety on the Trimmer.
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