SYMBOLS / SAFETY WARNINGS
2. SYMBOLS
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1) Warning! Danger. The failure to use this ma-chine cor-
rectly can be hazardous for oneself andothers.
2) Read the instruction manual before using themachine.
3) If you are using the machine every day in normal condi-
tions, you can be exposed to a noise level of 85 dB(A)
or higher. Wear earmuffs or ear-plugs, eye protection
and a protective helmet.
4) Wear gloves and protective footwear!
5) Danger of flying objects! Keep any people orpets at
least 15 m away when using the machine!
3. SAFETY WARNINGS
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly
significant information and are marked with va rious
levels of highlighting with the following meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, with the
aim of preventing damage to the machine.
WARNING!
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or
others.
ELECTRIC BRUSH CUTTER/GRASS TRIMMER
SAFETY WAR NINGS
WARNING!
observed during machine use. Before starting
the machine, read the instructions regarding per
sonal safety and the safety of unauthorized per
sons. Keep the instructions in a good state for
future use.
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These give details or further
Nonobservance will result
Nonobservance will result
The safety rules must be
6) Disconnect the plug from the mains
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7) Do not leave the machine in the rain
8) Do not use the circular saw blade.
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9) Keep bystanders away.
10) Cutting device rotation direction.
11) Maximum cutting device speed. Only
12) Beware of blade thrust
13) Acoustic output level (with 3-point
14) Acoustic output level (with line cutter
The term "power tool" in the warnings re fers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool.
1) Intended machine use:
– cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and wo-
ody shrubs of up to 2 cm diameter, with the
help of metal or plastic blades.
– cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, u sing
a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns,
flowerbeds, walls, fences and small gras sy
areas to tidy up the cutting done using a mo-
wer).
Any other use may be dangerous and da
mage the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but
are not limited to:
– use the machine for sweeping;
– trimming hedges or other jobs in which the
cutting device is not used on ground level;
– pruning trees;
– using the machine with the cutting device
above the operator's belt level;
– using the machine for cutting nonplant
mate rial;
– use of the machine by more than one per
son.
2) This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or men
tal capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervi
sion or instructions concerning use of the
before commencing maintenance
work or if the power cord is damaged.
(or in damp conditions).
Danger: Using the circular saw
blade with machines marked with
this symbol exposes the user to
the danger of very serious or even
fatal in ju ries.
usesuitable cutting devices.
blade).
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