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4. Minors should never be allowed to use an
electric trimmer. Never lend or rent your electric
trimmer without these operating instructions.
Be sure that anyone using your trimmer under-
stands the information contained in these oper-
ating instructions. Children and youths under
the age of 16 may not use the device.
5. The user is responsible for safety for all persons in
the working area of the device.
6. You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer -
rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If
you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a
break. Never work with an electric trimmer while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Never attempt to modify your trimmer in any way
since it may increase the risk of personal injury.
Do not use wire or metal reinforced line. This
excludes all liability for personal injury or
damage to property caused by improper use or
impermissible modification.
8. Do not use the trimmer if other persons, above all
children, or animals are near the working area.
9. The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling
stones and other foreign objects a great
distance. To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that
bystanders / children and animals are at least 15
m (50 ft) away from your own position.
B. Operational Precautions
10. Only use your trimmer for cutting grass and weeds
next to walls, under fences, around trees and
posts, on steps, garden paths and patios, under
bushes and hedges, on steep slopes, in gaps
between paving stones, etc.
C. Instructions regarding to safe handling
11. For a safe operation, it is recommended to supply
the machine over a fault current safety breaker
(RCD) with a fault current not over 30 mA.
Contact an electrician for further information.
12. Before starting work check that your electric
trimmer is in good condition and that it is
operating properly. Pay special attention to the
power supply cord, extension cord, power outlet,
switch and cutting head.
13. Before using the machine, the line and exten-
sion cords have to be checked for signs of
damage or ageing. Do not use the trimmer when
the cords are damaged or worn.
14. If the cord is damaged during utilisation, it must
be disconnected immediately from the mains.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE MAINS.
15. Attention! Danger. The cutting head continues to
rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect). Keep your
fingers and feet well clear to avoid injury.
16. Only use extension cords that are approved for
outdoor use and that are not lighter than rubber
tube cords type H07 RN-F according to DIN/VDE
0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 mm
and plugs must be splashwater-proof. Never
operate your trimmer without a properly mounted
and secured safety cover. Check tightness of
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17. Do not use damaged power supply cords, ex-
18. Do not switch on the unit when hands or feet are
19. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses,
20. Careless use can cause injuries to hand and feet
21. Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure you
22. Work calmly and stay alert. Operate the trimmer
23. Arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be
24. Be careful not to chafe the extension cord on cor-
25. Make sure the open side of the protection guard
26. Never tug the extension cord to disconnect the
27. Use particular caution while working in dense
28. Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
29. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never use
30. Hold the extension cord so that it is always away
31. Transporting the electric trimmer, e.g. carrying
32. Take special care in slippery conditions - on
33. Work in a line across the slope and take special
34. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps
35. Clean the cutting head at regular intervals.
36. Check the condition of the cutting head at fre-
37. Warning ! Danger of injury by the line cutting
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. Couplings
38. Have a damaged cutting head replaced imme-
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cutting head.
tension cords, couplings, plugs or cutting heads.
near the cutting elements.
sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles, gloves,
snug-fitting work clothes and ear protectors (ear
plugs or ear mufflers).
by the rotating cutting elements.
always maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
damaged and does not cause a hindrance.
ners, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in
doors or windows.
is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the trimmer.
plug. Always grip the plug.
growth areas where your view of the ground is
obscured.
in rain.
from the rotating nylon line.
it to another site: Switch of the unit, disconnect
the plug.
slopes and uneven ground.
care when turning around.
and roots to avoid stumbling.
quent intervals. If the behaviour of the cutting
head changes (vibration, noise), check imme-
diately as follows: Switch off the trimmer, hold it
firmly and bring the cutting head to a standstill by
pressing it against the ground. Then disconnect
plug from power supply. Check condition of
cutting head - look for cracks.
device. After replacing a spool or lengthening
the cutting line, be sure to bring the unit onto
normal working position before turning it on
again.
diately - even if it only has superficial cracks.