Before Operating - MTD products ET350 Mode D'emploi

z Make sure that no persons (in particular chil-
dren) or pets are in the vicinity of the working
area. You are responsible for damages.
z Never operate the unit in the presence of indi-
viduals (particularly children) or animals.
z Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if ad-
equate artificial lightning is available.
z Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do
not leave it outside when it rains.
z Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for
a residual current not greater than 30 mA.
z Never install metal cutting elements.
z All repair work must be conducted exclusively
at a specialised garage.

Before operating

z Before starting the trimmer, clear all string,
wire etc. away from the area to be cut. Whilst
cutting look out for foreign objects.
z All cable must be inspected regularly for signs
of damage or ageing. Use only in perfect con-
dition!
z Tool must not be used when the safety device
or the covering is damaged.
z For safety reasons only original spare-parts or
parts appointed by the manufacturer shall be
used. Please note the installation instructions!
z Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and be-
fore checking for a caught or damaged con-
necting cable, switch off the tool and
disconnect the mains plug.
z Before starting the unit, and after any impacts,
examine the unit for signs of wear or damage.
Have any detected damage repaired immedi-
ately.
Cable
z Use only extension cables with a minimum
cross-section of 3x1.5mm
max. 25 m:
–
When using rubber-sheathed cables, they
must be of type HO7RN-F or heavier.
– When using PVC-sheathed cables, they
must be of type HO5 VV-F or heavier (ca-
bles of this type are not suitable for continu-
ous outdoor use - e.g. underground
installation for the connection of an outdoor
socket or pond pump, or outdoor storage).
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and a length of
z They must be waterproofmobile decvices that
are used outdoors must be connected via a re-
sidual current circuit breaker.
z Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a
leakage current of no more than 30 mA.
z Attach connection cable to traction relief.
Make sure that in does not rub against edges,
pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze ca-
ble through door or window gaps.
z Switching devices must not be removed or
bridged (e.g. tying of switching lever to guide
spar).
Working
z Always keep hands and feet well clear of the
cutting mechanism, particularly when starting
the unit.
z Avoid injury from each of the components
which serve to cut the line length. After pulling
out a new length of line, always hold the unit in
its normal operating position before starting it.
z When starting the trimmer hold its base paral-
lel to the lawn area in order to avoid accidents.
z Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
z Wear eye protection!
z Always wear appropriate working clothes and
sound footwear when using the trimmer.
z Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn
area to be cut, switch it off.
z Be careful when you go backwards. You may
stumble!
z Keep the cable away from the cutting tool.
z Should the powercord be damaged during
use, immediately disconnect it from the mains.
Do not touch the cable until it has been discon-
nected from the mains.
z Never leave the trimmer without supervision.
Store it in a safe place.
z The switches installed shall not be removed or
bridged over, e. g. by binding the switch to the
handle.
z The line spool should not touch the ground
during operation (cutting process).
After operating
z After using the unit, disconnected the power
cord from the wall outlet and inspect the unit
for damage.
z When switching off the trimmer: Attention: the
cutting tool does not stop immediately!
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