VI. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Before any intervention on product, ensure that switch is off and tool's plug is
disconnected from its power supply.
Reminder: Make sure to maintain the machine in good working condition, carry out regular maintenance
of the machine after each use and before storage.
Any breach or default of adequate maintenance reduces the life of the machine and increases the risk of
breakdowns and accidents.
To preserve the security system throughout the life of the machine, it is important to perform maintenance
and proper cleaning, DO NOT use non-compliant replacement parts and do NOT dismantle yourself the
machine or change the security features.
6.1- Maintenance
- Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the spool.
- Check your machine regularly before starting any work. Check the machine carefully and replace worn
or damaged parts for safety.
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the machine is in safe working condition.
- Damaged tool has to be repaired or exchanged by a qualified person before working with the machine.
- Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself, to avoid any danger.
- Only use original accessories and spare parts.
6.2- Cleaning
a) Clean the plastic parts with a soft and clean cloth and dry the housing carefully.
Do not use aggressive cleansing agents (solvents, abrasive cleansers) or an abrasive sponge or any sharp
objects.
- Do not use any caustic chemicals to clean the plastics parts.
- Never put or immerse the product in water or any liquid, and ensure that water does not penetrate the tool.
Never splash with water or clean with high pressure hose! Do not clean under running water.
b) After each cutting operation, clean the tool
c) Always keep the ventilation slots in motor housing clean. Clean ventilation holes with soft brush.
6.3- Storage
- Keep product, user manual and accessories in the original packaging.
- Clean tool before storage.
- Store the machine with the supplied cutter blade protection cover.
- It is recommended to store the product in a clean, dry location, protected from humidity, frost and dust,
and keep it out of children's reach (e.g. high or in a locked up place).
- Do not store product in temperatures lower than 0ºC (32ºF)
- Do not place or store any object on top of the product.
6.4- Disposal
- Cutting remnants: do not throw with household rubbish or in the environment. Dispose of cutting
remnants in rubbish collection centres or seek advice from your local municipality.
- Tool: do not dispose with household garbage. Do not throw into the environment.
Dispose of the product in a collection centre for waste of electrical and electronic equipment, or a waste
drop-off centre; or seek advice from your local municipality.
- Proceed with disposal of remnants, the tool, accessories and packaging according to local regulations
regarding the protection of the environment.
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