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appliance in a safe way and understand the 

hazards involved. Children shall not play 

with the appliance. Cleaning and user main­

tenance shall not be made by children with­

out supervision. 

3)    Residual risks: even all the safety rule are 

obeyed, there still can be some other risks:

–   danger  of  injuries  to  fingers  and  hands  if 

caught in the rotation of the cutting device

–   danger of injuries to feet if struck by the 

cutting device

–   hrowing of stones and earth. The moreo­

ver one obvious residual risks can exist 

despite all met precautions.

4)     Wear protective glasses or goggles.

5)    Never allow children or people unfamiliar 

with the instructions to use the machine.

6)    Stop using the machine while people, espe­

cially children, or pets are nearby.

7)       Only use the machine in daylight or good 

artificial light

.

8)    Before using the machine and after any im­

pact, check for signs of wear or damage and 

repair as necessary.

9)    Never operate the machine with damaged 

guards or without the guards in place.

10)  Keep hands or feet away from the cutting 

means at all times and especially when 

switching on the motor.

11)  Take care against injury from any device 

fitted  for  trimming  the  filament  line  length. 

After extending new cutter line always return 

the machine to its normal operating position 

before switching on.

12)  Never user replacement parts or accesso­

ries not provided or recommended by the 

manufacturer.

13)  Disconnect the machine from the mains be­

fore checking, cleaning or working on the 

machine and when it is not in used.

14)    Always ensure that ventilation openings are 

kept clear of debris.

15)  After use, disconnect the machine from the 

mains and check for damage.

16)  When not in use store the machine out of the 

reach of children.

17)    Electric Brush Cutter/Grass Trimmers must 

only be repaired by authorised repairers.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

1)  Read the instructions carefully.

2)  Be familiar with the controls and proper use 

of the equipment.

3)  Before use check the supply and extension 

cord for signs of damage or ageing.

4)  If the cord becomes damaged during use, 

disconnect the cord from the supply imme­

diately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE 

DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.

5)  Do not use the machine, if the cords are da­

maged or worn.

6)  Warning: cutting elements continue to rotate 

after the motor is switched off

.

7)  Keep extension cords away from cutting ele­

ments.

8)   Power the machine using a residual current 

device (RCD Residual Current Device) with 

max. 30 mA tripping current.

•   How to use

the Electric Brush Cutter/Grass Trimmer

When using the machine, always use caution and 

take on a firm and well-balanced position.
–   Where  possible,  avoid  working  on  wet,  slippery 

ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground 

that does not guarantee stability for the operator.

–   Never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the 

lay of the land and any eventual obstacles.

–   Assess the potential risks of the ground to be mown 

and take all necessary precautions to en sure your 

own safety, especially on slopes or on bumpy, slip-

pery or unstable ground.

–  

Work  along  the  contour  on  slopes,  never  when 

walking up or down and always keep downhill of 

the cutter.

Do not use the machine if you are unable to hold it 

with both hands or keep it steady on your legs while 

working.

The machine must never be used by more than one 

person.

Never  use  the  machine  if  the  user  is  tired  or  unwell, 

or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or any sub-

stances which may slow his reflexes and compromise 

his judgement.

•   Techniques for using 

the Electric Brush Cutter/Grass Trimmer

Always  observe  the  safety  regulations  and  use  the 

most  suitable  cutting  techniques  (see  chapter  7  for 

in structions and examples).

•   Handling the Electric Brush Cutter/Grass 

Trimmer safely

Whenever the machine is to be handled or transpor-

ted you must:

–   turn off the motor, wait for the cutting device to stop 

and unplug the machine from the mains;

–   only hold the machine using the handgrips and po-

sition the cutting device in the opposite direction to 

that used during operation.

When using a vehicle to transport the machine, posi

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tion it so that it can cause no danger to persons and 

fasten it firmly.

•   Recommendations for first-time users  

Before  tackling  a  mowing  job  for  the  first  time  it  is 

advisable  to  gain  the  necessary  familiarity  with  the 

machine and the most suitable cutting techniques, 

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SAFETY WARNINGS