Anleitung RT300/500
1. Important notes
Please read the directions for use carefully and
observe the information provided. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the grass trimmer, its proper use and
safety precautions.
Important!
For safety reasons the grass trimmer is not to be
used by children, young people under 16 years of
age, or any other persons who are not
acquainted with these directions for use.
Examine the trimmer each time before you use it.
Do not use the trimmer if any safety devices are
damaged or worn. Never put safety devices out
of operation.
Use the trimmer only for the purpose specified in
these instructions.
You are responsible for safety in your work area.
Inspect the items you want to cut before starting
to work. Remove any foreign objects you find.
Watch out for foreign objects while you work. If
you still hit upon an obstacle while cutting, turn
off the trimmer and remove the obstacle.
Work only in good visibility.
Always make sure of your footing while working.
Be careful when stepping backwards. Risk of
stumbling!
Never leave the trimmer unattended at your work
place. Store the trimmer in a safe place during
interruptions.
If you interrupt your work to move to a different
position it is imperative to switch off the trimmer
while you are moving there.
Never use the trimmer in the rain or in moist or
wet conditions.
Protect the trimmer from the damp and rain.
Before you switch on the trimmer, make sure that
there are no stones or other objects touching the
nylon line.
Always wear suitable clothing to protect your
head, hands and feet from injury. Wear a helmet,
goggles or visor, high boots or strong shoes, long
trousers made of tough material, and work
gloves.
Be sure to hold the trimmer away from your body
when it is switched on!
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If the trimmer is turned over or if it is not in
working position, do not switch it on.
Switch off the motor when you are not using the
trimmer, when you leave the trimmer unattended,
when you are checking the trimmer, if the power
cable is damaged, when you want to remove and
replace the reel, and when you are moving the
trimmer to another location.
Keep the trimmer away from other persons,
particularly children and pets. There may be
stones and other objects in the flying cut grass.
Keep at least 5 m away from other persons and
animals when you are working with the trimmer.
To prevent injury to yourself and damage to the
trimmer, never cut against hard objects.
Use the edge of the guard to keep the trimmer
away from walls, changes of surface and fragile
objects.
Never use the trimmer without a guard.
CAUTION! The guard is vital for your safety
and for the safety of others, and it is also
essential for the trimmer to work correctly.
Failure to observe this instruction will not
only create a potential hazard, it will also
result in the loss of your rights under the
warranty.
Never try to stop the cutter (nylon line) with your
hands. Wait until it stops by itself.
t is imperative to use only the original nylon line.
Never use metal wire instead of the nylon line.
Never attempt to cut grass that is not growing on
the ground. For example, do not try to cut grass
growing on walls, rocks, etc.
Within the working radius of the grass trimmer
the user is responsible for any damage caused to
third persons by use of the trimmer.
Never cross roads or pebble paths with the
trimmer switched on.
When you are not using the trimmer, keep it in a
dry place out of the reach of children.
Use the trimmer only as described in these
directions for use and always hold it vertical to
the ground. All other positions are dangerous.
Check the screws regularly to see that they are
properly tightened.
The mains voltage must be the same as the
voltage specified on the rating plate.
Check the power cable regularly for signs of
damage or ageing. Never use the trimmer if the
the power cable is in less than perfect condition.
Power cables used with the trimmer must not be
of a lighter duty class than HO7RN-F rubber-
insulated flexible cables according to DIN 57282 /
VDE 0282 with a minimum diameter of 1.5 mm
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