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Safety instructions

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Before  using  mains  and  extension  cables,

check them for any signs of damage or age-

ing.
Keep extension cables away from the cutting

tools.
If  the  cable  becomes  damaged  during  use,

immediately  disconnect  from  the  mains.

DO  NOT  TOUCH  THE  CABLE  UNTIL  IT

HAS  BEEN  DISCONNECTED  FROM  THE

MAINS.
Wear suitable clothing, eye protection and gl-

oves
Never allow children or uninstructed persons

to operate or maintain the machine. Local re-

gulations  may  specify  the  minimum  age  of

people operating the machine
Stop  using  the  machine  when  people,  es-

pecially  children  (and  also  pets)  are  in  the

vicinity.
Only mow during daylight hours or with good

artificial lighting.
Before taking the machine into operation, and

following any impact, check the machine for

signs of wear or damage and undertake the

necessary repairs.
Never use the appliance if any protective de-

vices are damaged or missing.
Always  keep  hand  and  feet  away  from  the

cutting  device,  above  all  when  switching  on

the motor.
Any device that is used for cutting off the line

represents a danger of injury.
After pulling out a new line, always hold the

machine in its normal working position before

switching it on.
Never fit metallic cutting elements.
Only  use  genuine  spare  parts  and  genuine

accessories.
Disconnect  the  mains  plug  before  carrying

out any checks, cleaning or work on the ma-

chine, and when it is not in use.
Make  sure  that  air  openings  are  free  from

contamination.
In  spite  of  technical  and  additional  protec-

tive measures, there is always a residual risk

when working with the machine.
Keep the handles dry and clean.
Remove  foreign  objects  from  the  working

area.
The equipment should be used only if in good

order and condition

Always keep the guard, string head and en-

gine free of mowing debris.
Keep  body  and  clothing  away  from  cutting

parts.
Persons  who  are  not  familiar  with  the  trim-

mer  should  practise  handling  it  with  the  en-

gine switched off.
Wear appropriate working clothes.
Always ensure stability when working.
Always operate the appliance with two hands.
Keep others away from dangerous areas.
Do not leave the appliance unsupervised.
When  mowing  on  sloping  ground,  always

stand downhill of the cutting device.
If working on slopes:

Never  work  on  a  smooth  and  slippery

slope.
Always make sure you are positioned se-

curely.
Always work across the slope, never up-

ward or downward.
Do not work on slopes with a more than

10° gradient!
Take particular care when turning!

After contact with a foreign object:

Switch off the engine.
Examine the device for damage.

The machine must not be operated if the ope-

rator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs

or medication.
Comply with the accident prevention regula-

tions.

Electrical safety

CAUTION!
Danger  when  touching  voltage  con-

ducting parts!

Disconnect the plug from the mains if the

extension cable is damaged or severed!

We  recommend  connecting  a  RCD  (re-

sidual current operated device) having a

nominal residual current of < 30 mA.

The house mains voltage must agree with the

details  quoted  in  the  technical  data,  do  not

use any other supply voltage.
Use  only  extension  cables  that  are  suitable

for  use  outdoors  -  minimum  cross-section

1.5 mm

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. Cable drums should always be un-

rolled completely.