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never be allowed to use the ma-
chine
• Never start up the implement
while other people, but espe-
cially children and domestic
pets, are in the vicinity.
• Check the area on which the
implement is to be used. Re-
move all stones, sticks, wire and
other foreign bodies that could
be caught up and fl ung out.
Never use the implement to
level out uneven patches.
• Always wear appropriate pro-
tective work clothes and fi rm
shoes with non-slip soles, strong
long trousers, ear defenders
and goggles. Never operate the
implement while bare footed or
when wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing loose clothing
with hanging cords or ties.
The protective devices and
your personal protective equip-
ment will protect yourself and
other people and ensure that
the equipment can be smoothly
operated
• Never operate the implement
if it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modifi ed without the
consent of the manufacturer.
Never work with damaged or
missing protective devices (e.g.
starting lever, unlocking knob,
impact protector). Never disen-
gage protective devices (e.g.
by tying the starting lever).This
ensures that the equipment re-
mains safe.
• Before starting the equip-
ment, ensure that no objects or
branches are pushed into the
blade opening, that the equip-
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ment is standing stably and that
the workspace is tidy and not
blocked.
Check the condition of your ex-
tension cable and the connect-
ing cable of your equipment.
Use the necessary protective
equipment. There is a risk of
injury.
• If your equipment vibrates or
emits unusual noises when
switched on, disconnect the
plug from the socket and check
the cutting cylinder. Ensure that
no remains of chopped matter
are blocking the cutting cylinder
or jammed between the blades.
If you fi nd no problems, return
the equipment to a customer
service centre.
• If the blades no longer cut cor-
rectly or if the motor is over-
loaded, check all the parts of
your equipment and replace the
worn parts. If a more extensive
repair is required, contact a
customer service centre.
• Use the machine in the recom-
mended position and on a
solid, fl at surface only.
• Do not operate the machine on
paved or gravelled areas where
material fl ung out can cause
injuries.
Use:
• CAUTION – A very sharp tool.
Avoid cutting your fi ngers or
toes. While working always
keep your feet and fi ngers well
away from the cutting cylinder
and the ejector opening. There
is the danger of serious injury!