Declaration Of Conformity; Specified Conditions Of Use; General Safety Information; Special Safety Instructions - Metabo MA-FS 40 Manual Original

Original instructions

1. Declaration of Conformity

We declare and accept sole responsibility for
ensuring: these brush cutter and grass trimmer
attachments identified by their type and serial
number in connection with the cordless
multifunction drive MA-36-18 LTX BL Q *1) conform
to all relevant provisions of the directives *2) and
standards *3). Technical documents at *7).
2000/14/EC: Conformity assessment procedures in
accordance with Annex VI
Stated body *4), measured sound power level *5),
guaranteed sound power level *6), - see page 4.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to
compile the technical file, see *7) on page 4,
hereby declare under sole responsibility that these
brush cutter and grass trimmer attachments,
identified by type and serial number *1) on page 4,
fulfill all relevant provisions of following UK
Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, S.I. 2008/1597, S.I.
2001/1701, S.I: 2012/3032 and Designated
Standards EN 62841-1:2015, EN ISO11806-
1:2011 (partly), EN ISO 11806-1:2022 (partly),
EN 50636-2-91:2014, EN ISO 12100:2010,
EN IEC 63000:2018.
S.I. 2001/1701: Conformity assessment
procedures in accordance with Schedule 9.
Approved Body: AnP Certification Ltd, 2 Parkfield
Street, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 4PN, UK,
Body-No: 8500.
Guaranteed sound power level LWA(G) *6) on
page 4.

2. Specified Conditions of Use

The attachment MA-FS 40 in combination with the
cordless multidrive MA 36-18 LTX BL Q when using
the line head are intended for mowing and trimming
applications and when using the thicket blade for
mowing grass and thinning and removal of tough,
matted grass, undergrowth and thorny hedges.
The brush cutter attachment must not be used for
cutting and trimming of hedges, bushes and other
vegetation, where the cutting level is not parallel to
the surface of the underground.
Use only the recommended cutting heads and
protective equipment! The use of other tools (e.g.
multi-piece metal cutting tools with swivel chains
and flail blades or circular saw blades) can cause
serious injuries.
The brush cutter attachment may rest on the ground
when working.
This brush cutter attachment is intended for
attachment to an original Metabo cordless
multifunction drive with the designation MA 36-18
LTX BL Q.
Use only with the cordless multifunction drive in
place. The operating manual for the cordless
multidrive must be observed.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by inappropriate use.
Generally accepted accident prevention
regulations and the safety instructions must be
observed.

3. General Safety Information

For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING – Read the operating
instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING – Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Always include these documents when passing on
your power tool.
Residual risks: Even when the device is used as
intended, there could be residual risks. Observe all
safety warnings and instructions.
Possible hazards:
- Injuries and material damage caused by flying
parts.
- Lung damage if no suitable dust mask is worn.
- Hearing damage if no suitable hearing protection
is worn.
- Health detriment, due to vibration emissions, if the
machine is used over a long period of time or if it
not properly guided or maintained.
- Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause
injuries and neurovascular disorders (also called
"Raynaud's syndrome" or "white finger"),
especially to people suffering from circulation
disorders. The symptoms can regard the hands,
wrists and fingers and are shown through loss of
sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These effects
can be worsened by low ambient temperatures
and/or by gripping the hand grips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur, the length of time
the machine is used must be reduced and a doctor
consulted.

4. Special safety instructions

4.1 Safety instructions for brush cutters
a) Do not use the machine in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife
where the machine is to be used. Wildlife may be
injured by the machine during operation.
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