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Preparation:
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Do not allow the use of this equipment
by children or others who are unfamil-
iar with these operating instructions.
Local regulations may specify the
minimum age of the operator.
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Do not use the equipment when peo-
ple and particularly children or pets
are nearby.
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Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with
the equipment.
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The operator or user is responsible for
accidents, injuries to other people or
damage to the property of others.
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Check the terrain on which the equip-
ment is to be used and remove
stones, sticks, wires and other foreign
objects that could become caught and
thrown up.
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Wear suitable work clothing such as
stable shoes with non-slip soles and
robust, long trousers. Do not use the
equipment when barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
Do not wear loose clothing or clothes
that straps or belts suspend from.
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Before each use, carry out a visual in-
spection of the equipment. Do not use
the equipment if protective devices
(e.g. collision guard or grass bag),
parts of the cutting device or bolts are
missing, worn or damaged. To avoid
imbalance, damaged tools and bolts
are to be replaced only in sets.
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Take care with equipment that has
several cutting tools, as the move-
ment of one blade may result in the
rotation of the other blades.
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Use only spare parts and accessories
supplied and recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of non-original
parts will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
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Prior to use, always check the cord
and extension cord for signs of dam-
age or wear. Immediately disconnect
the cord from the mains in case it is
damaged in use. Do not touch the
cord until it is unplugged. Do not oper-
ate the appliance if the cord is worn or
damaged.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands near or
under rotating parts when working.
Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protection and
local regulations.
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Switch on the motor according to the
instructions and only when your feet
are at a safe distance from the cutting
tools.
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Do not use the equipment in the rain,
in poor weather, in a damp environ-
ment, or on wet grass. Work only in
daylight or with good lighting.
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Do not work with the equipment when
tired, lacking concentration or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Al-
ways take breaks in good time. Take a
sensible approach to the work.
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When working, ensure a firm stance,
particularly on slopes. Always work
across the slope, never upwards or