Safe operation
DANGER ● Severe injuries
when objects are flung by the
cutting blade or when the cutting
tool becomes entangled in wires
or cords. Inspect the work area
thoroughly for objects such as
stones, sticks, metal, wires,
bones or toys and remove these
before using the device.
WARNING ● The device is
not intended for use by children,
persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions. ● Use the device only
in daylight or under good artifi-
cial lighting. ● Do not operate
the device on wet grass or in the
rain. ● Maintain a minimum dis-
tance of 15 m from persons and
animals. Stop the device when
any persons or animals enter
this area. ● Keep the cutting
head below the level of your
hips. ● Never use the device
with damaged or absent safety
devices. ● Never use a metallic
cutting string. ● Only operate the
device outdoors. ● Keep your
hands and feet away from the
cutting area, especially when
switching on the motor. ● Risk of
injury because the blades con-
tinue rotating after the motor has
been switched off. ● Danger of
injury. The blade on the protec-
tive cover for shortening the cut-
ting string is very sharp and you
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must avoid touching this, espe-
cially when cleaning the device.
● Make sure that the ventilation
openings are free of deposits.
● Check the device for damage
before each use and after any
impacts. Damaged parts, e.g. a
switch, must be repaired or re-
placed by the authorised Cus-
tomer Service department.
● Ensure that the drive head at-
tachment is correctly fitted and
fastened. ● Ensure that all pro-
tective devices, deflectors and
handles are correctly fitted and
securely fastened. ● Check that
the string cutter is correctly posi-
tioned and secured each time
before use. ● Use only replace-
ment strings from the original
manufacturer. Do not use any
other cutting attachment. ● Dan-
ger of injury. Do not make any
modifications to the device.
Note ● Regulations may restrict
the use of this device in some
regions. Seek advice from your
local authorities.
Safe servicing and care
WARNING ● After pushing
out a new string, bring the de-
vice into the normal operating
position before switching it on.
● Ensure that the device is in a
safe condition by regularly
checking that all bolts, nuts and
screws are screwed tight.
● Check that the moving parts
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