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4. Safety Instructions
A. General Instructions
1.
Your electric trimmer is a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool. The electrical connection and cutting
tool are potential sources of danger. Therefore,
special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
2.
Always switch off the trimmer and disconnect
the plug from the power supply before carrying
out any maintenance or repair work on the unit.
Always unplug the trimmer if you leave it without
supervision.The device must always be switched
off and the plug removed from the socket before
all adjustments or cleaning, or before the con-
nection is checked for creases or damage.
3.
Have your dealer or a specialist show you how to
operate your trimmer.
4.
This device is not intended to be used by persons
(incl. children) with limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities or with a lack of experience
and/or knowledge unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety or were
instructed on the proper use of the device by
that person.
Children should be under supervision to ensure
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that they do not play with the device.
6.
Minors should never be allowed to use an electric
trimmer. Never lend or rent your electric trimmer
without these operating instructions. Be sure
that anyone using your trimmer understands the
information contained in these operating instruc-
tions. Children and youths under the age of 16
may not use the device.
7.
The user is responsible for safety for all persons
in the working area of the device.
You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer -
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rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If
you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a
break. Never work with an electric trimmer while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
9.
Never attempt to modify your trimmer in any way
since it may increase the risk of personal injury.
Do not use wire or metal reinforced line. This ex-
cludes all liability for personal injury or damage
to property caused by improper use or impermis-
sible modification.
10.
Do not use the trimmer if other persons, above all
children, or animals are near the working area.
The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling
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stones and other foreign objects a great distance.
To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that bystand-
ers / children and animals are at least 15 m (50 ft)
away from your own position.
B. Operational Precautions
12.
Only use your trimmer for cutting grass and
weeds next to walls, under fences, around trees
and posts, on steps, garden paths and patios,
under bushes and hedges, on steep slopes, in
gaps between paving stones, etc.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
C. Instructions regarding to safe handling
13.
For a safe operation, it is recommended to supply
the machine over a fault current safety breaker
(RCD) with a fault current not over 30 mA. Con-
tact an electrician for further information.
14.
Before starting work check that your electric
trimmer is in good condition and that it is operat-
ing properly. Pay special attention to the power
supply cord, extension cord, power outlet, switch
and cutting head.
15.
Before using the machine, the line and extension
cords have to be checked for signs of damage or
ageing. Do not use the trimmer when the cords
are damaged or worn.
16.
If the cord is damaged during utilisation, it must
be disconnected immediately from the mains. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE MAINS.
17.
Attention! Danger. The cutting head continues to
rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect). Keep your
fingers and feet well clear to avoid injury.
18.
Only use extension cords that are approved for
outdoor use and that are not lighter than rub-
ber tube cords type H07 RN-F according to DIN/
VDE 0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 mm
Couplings and plugs must be splashwater-proof.
Never operate your trimmer without a properly
mounted and secured safety cover. Check tight-
ness of cutting head.
19.
Do not use damaged power supply cords, exten-
sion cords, couplings, plugs or cutting heads.
20.
Do not switch on the unit when hands or feet are
near the cutting elements.
Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses,
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sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles, gloves,
snug-fitting work clothes and ear protectors (ear
plugs or ear mufflers).
Careless use can cause injuries to hand and feet
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by the rotating cutting elements.
Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure
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you always maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
24.
Work calmly and stay alert. Operate the trimmer
under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
25.
Arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be
damaged and does not cause a hindrance.
26.
Be careful not to chafe the extension cord on cor-
ners, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in
doors or windows.
27.
Make sure the open side of the protection guard
is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the trimmer.
28.
Never tug the extension cord to disconnect the
plug. Always grip the plug.
29.
Use particular caution while working in dense
growth areas where your view of the ground is
obscured.
30.
Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
31.
Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never
use in rain.
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