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The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
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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
thrown up.
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Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with non-
slip soles and robust, long trou-
sers. Do not use the equipment
when barefoot or when wear-
ing open sandals.
Do not wear loose clothing or
clothes that straps or belts sus-
pend from.
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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 bolts are missing, worn or
damaged. To avoid imbalance,
damaged tools and bolts are to
be replaced only in sets.
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Take care with equipment that
has several cutting tools, as
the movement of one blade
may result in the rotation of the
other blades.
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Use only spare parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of non-original parts
will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
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Prior to use, always check the
cord and extension cord for
signs of damage or wear. Im-
mediately disconnect the cord
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from the mains in case it is
damaged in use. Do not touch
the cord until it is unplugged.
Do not operate the appliance if
the cord is worn or damaged.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands
near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protec-
tion and local regulations.
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Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
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Do not use the equipment in
the rain, in poor weather, in a
damp environment, or on wet
grass. Work only in daylight or
with good lighting.
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Do not work with the equip-
ment when tired, lacking
concentration or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always take breaks in good
time. Take a sensible approach
to the work.
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When working, ensure a firm
stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.
Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel
on the slope. Do not work on
excessively steep slopes.
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Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.