regulations are complied with, there still may be
some residual risks.
• Cutting injury
• Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear
protectors!
• Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if
the device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed pro-
tection against white fi nger disease or carpal tunnel
syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check
the state of your fi ngers and wrist if you have regular-
ly used the appliance for a long time. If any symptom
of the diseases above appears, seek medical advice
immediately. To reduce the white fi nger disease
risk, keep your hands warm and take regular breaks
during your work.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions
there still may be some hidden residual risks.
Emergency procedure
Conduct a fi rst-aid procedure adequate to the injury
and summon qualifi ed medical attendance as quickly
as possible. Protect the injured person from further
harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual
accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace
has to be fi tted with a fi rst-aid kit. It is essential to
replace any used material in the fi rst-aid kit immedia-
tely after it has been used. If you seek help, state the
following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
2. Accident type
4. Injury type(s)
Symbols
Warning/caution!
Read the operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury.
Wear eye protective goggles !
Wear ear protectors!
Wear safety cut through resistant shoes
with safety sole and steel toe !
Wear protective gloves !
Switch the engine off and remove the
socket plug before any work on the engine.
Warning against cutting injuries
Warning against hot surfaces!
Danger of burns !
Warning against dangerous voltage
Warning about infl ammable substances
CAUTION! Risk of explosion
Do not let other persons get near due to
foreign objects being thrown off .
Minimum safe distance is 10 m.
Risk of poisoning!
Use the appliance only outside, never use
it in confi ned and bad ventilated areas.
Prohibited smoking and open fi re using.
Switch off the engine before any work on it.
Refuel the engine only when switched off .
Keep the machine out of reach of
children.
Protect against humidity. Never expose
tool to rain.
CE marking
Protect against humidity
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Safety Instructions
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
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