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people and particularly children
or pets are nearby.
•
The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
•
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.
•
Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with
non-slip soles and robust, long
trousers. Do not use the equip-
ment when barefoot or when
wearing 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 equipment
if protective devices (e.g. colli-
sion 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.
•
Take care with equipment that
has several cutting tools, as the
movement of one blade may
result in the rotation of the other
blades.
•
Use only spare parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of non-original parts will
immediately invalidate the gua-
rantee.
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Prior to use, always check the
cord and extension cord for
signs of damage or wear. Imme-
diately disconnect the cord from
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the mains in case it is damaged
in use. Do not touch the cord
until it is unplugged. Do not ope-
rate 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 protection
and local regulations.
•
Switch on the motor according
to the instructions and only when
your feet are at a safe distance
from the cutting tools.
•
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.
•
Do not work with the equipment
when tired, lacking concentration
or under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Always take breaks in
good time. Take a sensible ap-
proach to the work.
•
When working, ensure a firm
stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.
Take particular care when chan-
ging the direction of travel on the
slope. Do not work on excessi-
vely steep slopes.
•
Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.
•
Switch on the equipment care-
fully and in accordance with the