PREPARATION
TRIMMERS
1.
While using your product always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
2.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
3.
Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all objects such as stones, broken
glass, nails, wire, string etc, which can be
thrown or become entangled in the trimmer
head.
4.
Check that the cutting parts are fitted correctly.
HEDGETRIMMERS
1.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves and stout
shoes. The use of safety glasses is
recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery which can be caught in moving parts.
2.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine
is to be used and remove all wires and other
foreign objects.
3.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
4.
Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted
before using the Hedgetrimmer. Never attempt
to use an incomplete Hedgetrimmer or one with
an unauthorised modification.
USE
TRIMMERS
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING, REMOVE PLUG
FROM MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM
THE SWITCH LEVER WHEN:- CLEANING
AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE SAFETY GUARD,
REMOVING OR REFITTING SPOOL CAP,
MANUALLY FEEDING OR REPLACING NYLON
LINE.
1.
Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial
light.
2.
Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass,
where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5.
Do not walk backwards when trimming, you
could trip. Walk never run.
6.
Keep cutting head below waist level.
7.
Switch off before pushing the trimmer over
surfaces other than grass.
8.
Never operate the trimmer with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
9.
Never fit metal cutting elements.
10. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
11. Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cable.
12. Do not lean over the trimmer guard - objects
may be thrown by the cutting line.
13. Remove the plug from the mains:
-
before leaving the trimmer unattended for any
period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
-
if you hit an object. Do not use your trimmer
until you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a
safe operating condition;
-
if the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
HEDGETRIMMERS
1.
Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet
hedge, where feasible.
3.
Know how to stop the Hedgetrimmer quickly in
an emergency.
4.
Never hold the Hedgetrimmer by the guard.
5.
Never operate the Hedgetrimmer with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
6.
Remove plug from mains
before
passing
Hedgetrimmer to another person.
7.
Avoid operating while people especially children
are nearby.
8.
Whilst using the Hedgetrimmer always be sure
of a safe and secure operating position.
9.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
10. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the
Hedgetrimmer.
11. Remove the plug from the mains:-
-
before leaving the Hedgetrimmer unattended for
any period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
-
if you hit an object. Do not use your
Hedgetrimmer until you are sure that the entire
Hedgetrimmer is in a safe operating condition;
-
if the Hedgetrimmer starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
-
before passing to another person.
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