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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
should wrap completely around the handle.
the device if it has not been correctly set up or is not complete or securely
assembled.
•
Take care that the handles are dry and clean and that there is no petrol mix on
them.
• Guide the trimming head at the desired height.
A
void touching small objects (e.g.
stones) with the trimming head. When mowing on a slope always
stay downhill of the cutting device. Never cut or trim on a slick or slippery hill or
slope.
• Check the area to be mowed, solid objects such as stones, metal parts etc. can
be picked up and ejected at high speed. Danger of injury!
• Keep all parts of the body and all of your clothing far from the trimming head
when starting or running the moto
r
. Before starting the motor do not forget that the
trimming head must not come into contact with any obstacle.
•
Always turn of
f the motor before working on the cutting device.
sources or heat/sparks such as gas water heaters, clothes driers, oil stoves or
portable radiators etc.
•
Always keep the protective cover
, trimming head and the motor free of mowing
residue.
• Only appropriately trained adults are permitted to operate, adjust and service the
device.
• If you are not familiar with the trimmer, practice the handling with the motor turned
of
f (AUS/OFF).
•
Always check the area to be mowed, solid objects such as metal parts,
bottles, stones etc. can be caught up and ejected at high speed and can cause
serious injuries to the operator and can damage the device permanently. If you
should inadvertently touch a solid object with the trimmer then turn the motor of
f
immediately and check the device for damage. Never use the device when it is
damaged or appears to be fault
y.
•
Always trim and cut in the upper speed range. Do not let the motor run at a low
speed at the start of mowing or during trimming.
• Use the device exclusively for its intended purpose, such as trimming and mowing
weeds.
• Never hold the trimming head above knee height when in operation.
• Do not use the device if bystanders or animals are in the immediate vicinity
.
Maintain a minimum distance of 15m between the operator and other persons
or animals when mowing. When mowing down to ground level please maintain a
minimum distance of 30m.
• When mowing on a slope always stay downhill of the cutting device. Only work on