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General safety
• Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the appliance. Read and
understand the instruction manual, and observe the
warnings and instruction labels affixed to the appliance.
• Users: Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the appliance.
Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Never
operate the power tool under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
• Use the appropriate tool.
This device is only
intended for cutting soft vegetation outdoors, and only
designated for use on private property. Do not force
small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty
power tool.
• Keep work areas clean.
Cluttered areas can cause
accidents.
• Consider work area environment.
Do not expose
your power tool to high humidity or rain. Do not use
your tool in damp and wet conditions.
• Keep the work area well lit.
Do not use your tool
where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in
the presence of flammable liquids and gases.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets away.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or the property.
• Dress appropriately.
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, as these can be caught in moving parts.
Wear non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Always use
safety glasses and gloves. Use a face or dust mask
whenever the operations may produce dust or flying
particles. Wear ear protection whenever the sound level
seems uncomfortable.
• Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Stay alert and what you are doing.
Use common
sense when operating the appliance. Do not operate
the tool when you are tired.
• Grip the power tool securely.
The operator should
have one hand on the main handle, the other on the
front handle. Keep finger off the trigger until ready to
use.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Always check
that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed from the
tool before operating.
• Risk of harm.
Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
lines when they are moving.
• Disconnect the plug.
Disconnect the plug from the tool
when not in use, or when servicing or cleaning.
• Check for damaged parts.
Before further use,
carefully check the tool for damage. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition
