Original instructions
OPERATION
Starting up the equipment
1.
Make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of 15 meters (50 ft.), also
pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop using the equipment.
2.
Before use always check that the equipment is safe for operation. Check the security of the cutting tool and the
guard and the switch trigger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for clean and dry handles and test the
function of the start/stop.
3.
Check damaged parts before further use of the equipment. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by our authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
4.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting tool.
5.
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard objects such as branches, stones etc. as
the cutting tool will revolve when starting.
Method of operation
1.
Only use the equipment in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas,
ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing.
2.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting tool.
3.
Never cut above waist height.
4.
Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
5.
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the equipment.
6.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
7.
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range. Foreign particles may damage the cutting
tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
8.
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off the motor and inspect the
cutting tool.
9.
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for damage (detection of hairline cracks by means of
tapping-noise test).
10.
Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working speed.
11.
Operate the equipment only with the shoulder harness attached which is to be suitably adjusted before
putting the equipment into operation. It is essential to adjust the shoulder harness according to the user size to
prevent fatigue occurring during use.
12.
During operation always hold the equipment with both hands. Never hold the equipment with one hand
during use. Always ensure a safe footing.
13.
The cutting tool has to be equipped with the appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with damaged
guards or without guards in place!
14.
All protective installations and guards supplied with the equipment must be used during operation.
15.
Never use the equipment striking or bumping the weeds or similar to cut away them.
16.
Except in case of emergency, never drop or cast the equipment to the ground or this may severely damage
the equipment.
17.
Remember to lift the entire equipment from the ground when moving the equipment.
18.
Always remove the battery cartridge from the equipment:
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whenever leaving the equipment unattended;
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