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Safety instructions
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
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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 . Cable drums should always be un-
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rolled completely.
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