Noise level specification
L
in dB
WA
Electrical appliances must
not be disposed of with the
domestic waste.
Protection class II
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with in-
formation on damage and
injury prevention.
Hazard symbol with infor-
mation on the prevention of
personal injury caused by
electric shock.
Instruction symbols (the
instruction is explained at
the place of the exclamation
mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information
on improving tool handling.
General safety instructions
Operating the trimmer
CAUTION: How to avoid ac-
cidents and injuries:
Preparations:
•
This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and un-
derstand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
•
Never allow children and people
who are not familiar with these
Operating Instructions to use
the trimmer. Local regulations
may stipulate a minimum age
for operators.
•
Please make sure that no other
persons or animals are present
in your work area. Never let
any person touch the device or
cable. Pay special attention to
children.
•
Always wear suitable clothing
and personal protective equip-
ment when operating the de-
vice:
- Wear safety goggles. A failure
to wear safety goggles can
cause eye damages from
ejecting objects.
- Always wear ear protectors
when operating the device.
- Wear boots or shoes with an-
ti-slip soles, long trousers and
work gloves. Never use the
device barefooted or wearing
open sandals.
•
Never use the equipment if
it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modified without the
approval of the manufacturer.
Never operate the equipment
if the protective equipment is
defective. Before starting up the
equipment always check that
the equipment is in a perfectly
safe condition, especially the
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