Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten GT 815 AC Mode D'emploi

Safety instructions

It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper
use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other
people's property.
Meaning of the symbols
Warning!
Read the operating
instructions before
placing in service!
Keep bystanders
away!
Tool is coasting!
General
• This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges and small lawn
areas in private gardens. The trimmer should not be used in public
gardens, parks, sports grounds, streets etc. and in farming and
forestry.
• Because of possible accidents the trimmer must not be used for:
- trimming of bushes and hedges
- cutting of flowers
- cutting garden by-products for composting
• For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by persons below 16
years of age and persons who are not familiar with its handling.
• Make sure that no persons (in particular children) or pets are in the
vicinity of the working area. You are responsible for damages.
• Never operate the unit in the presence of individuals (particularly
children) or animals.
• Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if adequate artificial
lightning is available.
• Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do not leave it outside
when it rains.
• Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for a residual current not
greater than 30 m .
• Never install metal cutting elements.
Before operating
• Before starting the trimmer, clear all string, wire etc. away from the
area to be cut. Whilst cutting look out for foreign objects.
• ll cable must be inspected regularly for signs of damage or ageing.
Use only in perfect condition!
• Tool must not be used when the safety device or the covering is
damaged.
• For safety reasons only original WOLF spare-parts or parts
appointed by the manufacturer shall be used. Please note the
installation instructions!
• Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and before checking for
a caught or damaged connecting cable, switch off the tool and
disconnect the mains plug.
• Before starting the unit, and after any impacts, examine the unit
for signs of wear or damage. Have any detected damage repaired
immediately.
Working
• lways keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting mechanism,
particularly when starting the unit.
• void injury from each of the components which serve to cut the
line length. fter pulling out a new length of line, always hold the
unit in its normal operating position before starting it.
• When starting the trimmer hold its base parallel to the lawn area in
order to avoid accidents.
• Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
• Wear eye protection!
• lways wear appropriate working clothes and sound footwear when
using the trimmer.
• Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn area to be cut, switch
it off.
Wear protective
goggles!
Do not expose to
moisture!
• Be careful when you go backwards. You may stumble!
• Keep the cable away from the cutting tool.
• Should the powercord be damaged during use, immediately
disconnect it from the mains. Do not touch the cable until it has
been disconnected from the mains.
• Never leave the trimmer without supervision. Store it in a safe place.
• The switches installed shall not be removed or bridged over, e. g.
by binding the switch to the handle.
• Do not allow the cord spool to strike the ground or edges of working
area. If the cord spool receives a hard knock, this will cause a
strong vibration on the handle. If this occurs, the trimmer should be
checked by a qualified service centre.
fter operating
• When switching off the trimmer: ttention: the cutting tool does not
stop immediately!
• lways wait for the cutting tool is stop.
• Before examining or cleaning the tool or before removing the safety
device or the cord spool, switch off and disconnect the trimmer from the
mains. Only use original WOLF cord spools and note the installation
instructions!
• The cutting knife should not be cleaned under running water or
under high-pressure.
• Faults shall only be repaired by appointed service centres or by the
manufacturer.
• Make sure all air holes are free of dirt.
• Do not store the unit within reach of children.
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner
• WOLF batteries are best suited for battery-powered electric
appliances, according to the state of the art. Nickel cadmium
batteries are harmful to the environment if disposed of with other
household waste.
• WOLF Garten would like to encourage environmentally friendly
consumer attitudes. Working together with you and WOLF dealers
we guarantee the acceptance and recycling of used batteries.
Charger
• The charger may only be used in dry rooms.
• Unplug cable connections only by pulling on the plug. Pulling on
the cable could damage cable as well as plug and electrical safety
could not be guaranteed.
• Never use the charger if cable, plug, or the device itself have
been damaged through external influence. Bring the charger to the
nearest repair shop.
• Under no circumstances should you open the charger. In case of a
malfunction take the device to a repair shop.
For vertical cutting
Hold guard facing downward
in direction of walking.
Do not hold guard facing
upward.
• WOLF batteries are nickel cadmium
rechargeable batteries, and therefore must
be disposed of in accordance with waste
disposal regulations. Return defective
batteries to your dealer for disposal.
Batteries must be removed from the
appliance before it is scrapped.
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