Safety instructions
Danger levels of warning information
The following danger levels are used in this instruc-
tion manual to indicate potentially dangerous
situations:
A dangerous situation is highly likely and,
if the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in slight or minor injuries.
Attention!
A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not
avoided will result in property damage.
Safety information content
Type and source of the danger!
ÂConsequences of non-observation
¾ Measure for preventing the danger
Protection of yourself and others
¾ For safety reasons, children or persons who
are not familiar with the instruction manual
and operation of the trimmer, must not use
it . The minimum age of users may be defined by
local or national legislation.
¾ Do not operate the trimmer when there are
people (especially children) or animals in the
immediate vicinity . Ensure children do not play
with the trimmer.
¾ Stop using the device if persons (especially
children) or animals are nearby .
Safety instructions
DANGER !
WARNING !
CAUTION !
DANGER !
¾ This device must not be used by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or with inadequate experi-
ence and knowledge . Likewise persons must
be familiar with this instruction manual before
using the device . The minimum age for using
the device may be specified by local or national
legislation.
¾ Cleaning and servicing may not be carried out
by children .
¾ Only switch the motor on if your feet and
hands are at a safe distance from the cutting
element .
¾ Always remove the power pack from the
device if you are leaving it unattended or
removing a blockage .
¾ Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
as well as other appropriate personal protec-
tive equipment (safety glasses, ear defenders,
safety gloves etc .) when working with the
trimmer . The wearing of personal protective
equipment minimises the risk of injury. Do not
wear loose clothing, etc., which could be caught
by the cutting tool.
¾ The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents, injuries to other people or damage to
their property .
Before use
¾ Before use, make sure you are familiar with
the trimmer, its functions and controls .
¾ Do not use any trimmer whose switch is de-
fective and which can no longer be switched
on or off . It must be repaired by a qualified
expert or workshop.
¾ Never use a device with damaged or missing
guards or covers . They must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified expert or workshop.
¾ Before use, make sure that the lawn is free
from branches, stones, wire etc . and look out
for such objects the whole time when trim-
ming .
¾ Before making adjustments to the device or
cleaning it, switch it off and remove the power
pack .
¾ Read and observe the operating instructions
of the power pack and its charger .
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