• Incorrect or careless use of the product can
turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause
serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely
important that you read and understand the
contents of this operator's manual.
• This product produces an electromagnetic
field during operation. This field may under
some circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants
to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this
product.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to
circulatory damage or nerve damage in
people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases
at low temperatures.
• If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask
an expert. Contact your dealer or your
service workshop. Avoid all usage which
you consider to be beyond your capability.
• Keep in mind that the operator is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product
without first ensuring that they have
understood the contents of the operator's
manual.
• Never allow children to use or be in the
vicinity of the product. As the product is
equipped with a spring-loaded stop switch
and can be started by low speed and force
on the starter handle, even small children
under some circumstances can produce
the force necessary to start the product.
This can mean a risk of serious personal
injury. Therefore remove the spark plug
cap when the product is not under close
supervision.
• Store the product out of reach of children.
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• Never use the product if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking
medication that could affect your vision,
your judgement or your coordination.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out
the checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual. Some
maintenance and service measures must
be carried out by trained and qualified
specialists. Refer to instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
• Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original
specification.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Never use the product in extreme weather
conditions such as severe cold, very hot
and/or humid climates.
• Faulty blades can increase the risk of
accidents.
• Ensure that no people or animals comes
closer than 15 m / 50 ft while you work.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure
that there is no risk of people or animals
coming into contact with the cutting
equipment.
• Inspect the working area. Remove any
objects that could be thrown out.
• Always ensure you have a safe and stable
working position.
• Never leave the product unsupervised with
the motor running.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not
come near the cutting unit when the engine
is running.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are
working, switch off the engine and wait until
it has stopped completely before cleaning
the blades. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from the cutting unit
until it has stopped completely.
Read the warning
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