STERWINS 25EGT1-300.1 Notice De Montage, Utilisation Et Entretien page 27

2.8 ELECTRIC GRASS TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS FR
• Use this grass trimmer only for the purposes it was designed, do not aim the grass
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trimmer at any people or animals.
• Remove the power plug whenever the machine is left by the user; before clearing a
blockage; before checking, cleaning or working on the machine; after striking a foreign
object to inspect the machine for damage; if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, for
immediately check; during transportation and during storage.
• Store grass trimmers indoors – when not in use, grass trimmer should be stored indoors
in dry, locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the trimmings spool. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the grass
trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the grass trimmer by the handle with the trimming spool stopped. Proper
handling of the grass trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the trimming
spool.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Hold the grass trimmer properly, with both hands. Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting device at all times and especially when
switching the product on.
• Always be sure of a safe and secure operating position, whilst using the product.
• Never use the product standing on steps or a ladder. Do not work over should height.
• Always ensure the safety guard supplied is fitted before using the product. Never
attempt to use an incomplete product or one fitted with an unauthorised modification.
• Check the trimming spool regularly for damage, and if damaged repair immediately.
• Switch the product off when the trimming spool is blocked. Remove the PLUG and
remove the blockage. Inspect the spool for damage before using the product again.
Recommendations
1) to connect the machine only to a supply circuit protected by a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA,
2) to avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning;
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