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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Read all warnings, safety instructions and
other instructions carefully before use. Failure
to follow all the instructions and safety
instructions can result in the risk of electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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Save these instructions and safety
instructions for future reference.
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The term "power tool" in all the warnings
below refers to mains-powered (corded)
or battery-powered (cordless) power tools.
WORK AREA
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Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Dark and cluttered work areas increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Do not use power tools in explosive
environments, such as in the vicinity of
flammable liquids, gas or dust. Power
tools produce sparks that can ignite dust
and fumes.
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Keep onlookers, especially children, and
pets at a safe distance when using power
tools. You can easily lose control of the
product if you are distracted.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, cookers and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or
moisture. There is a greater risk of electric
shock if water gets into a power tool.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert. Pay attention to what you are
doing, and use your common sense when
working with power tools. Never use
power tools if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
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Remember that a fraction of a second of
inattention or negligence can result in
serious personal injury.
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Use personal safety equipment. Wear
safety glasses. Depending on the type of
product and how it is used, safety
equipment such as dust masks, non-slip
safety shoes, safety helmets and ear
protection reduce the risk of personal
injury.
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Avoid accidental starting. Check that the
power switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the plug or battery, or lifting/
carrying the product. Carrying a power
tool with your finger on the switch, or
connecting a tool to the mains supply
when the switch is in the ON position,
increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Remove any adjuster keys and the like
before starting the product. Spanners or
the like that are left in a rotating part of
the product can cause personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance. This ensures
better control over the power tool in
unexpected situations.
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Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing,
jewellery and long hair can get caught in
moving parts.
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Check that the grass catcher is correctly
installed and working.
USE AND CARE
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Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for the planned work.
The power tool does the job better and
safer when used at the rate for which it
was designed.
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Do not use the power tool if it cannot be
switched on and off with the power
switch. Power tools that cannot be
controlled with the power switch are
dangerous and must be repaired.