GB
Electrical appliances must
not be disposed of with the
domestic waste.
Symbols used in the instruc-
tions
Hazard symbols with in-
formation on prevention
of personal injury and pro-
perty damage.
Precaution symbol (expla-
nation of precaution instead
of exclamation mark) with
information on prevention of
harm / damage.
Notice symbol with informa-
tion on how to handle the
device properly.
General Safety Information
This unit can cause serious
injury if not used correct-
ly. Before using the unit,
carefully read through the
instruction manual and fami-
liarise yourself with all of its
controls.
Preparation:
•
This device can be used by in-
dividuals with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or a lack of experience or know-
ledge if they are supervised or
have been instructed in how to
use the device safely and under-
stand the associated dangers.
Children must not play with the
device.
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•
Read the operating instructions
carefully. Familiarise yourself
with the controls and with the
correct use of the equipment.
•
Ensure that children do not
play with the device. Cleaning
and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•
Do not allow the use of this
equipment by children or
others who are unfamiliar with
these operating instructions.
Local regulations may specify
the minimum age of the opera-
tor.
•
Do not use the equipment
when people and particularly
children or pets are nearby.
•
The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
•
Check the terrain on which the
equipment is to be used and
remove stones, sticks, wires
and other foreign objects that
could become caught and th-
rown up.
•
Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with
non-slip soles and robust, long
trousers. Do not use the equip-
ment when barefoot or when
wearing open sandals.
Do not wear loose clothing or
clothes that straps or belts sus-
pend from.
•
Before each use, carry out a
visual inspection of the equip-
ment. Do not use the equip-
ment if protective devices (e.g.
collision guard or grass bag),
parts of the cutting device or