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• Unsuitable material;
• Insufficient maintenance.
You can reduce the risks considerably by following
the tips below:
– Maintain the device in accordance with the
instructions in the operating instructions.
– Avoid working at low temperatures.
– When it is cold, make sure your body and your
hands, in particular, are kept warm.
– Take regular breaks and move your hands at the
same time to promote circulation.
Electrical safety
• The device may only be connected to a socket
that is correctly installed and grounded.
• The fuse must be a residual current circuit-
breaker with a measured residual current of no
more than 30 mA.
• Make sure that the power supply corresponds
with the connection specifications of the device
before it is connected.
• The tool may only be used within the specified
limitations for voltage and power (see type
plate).
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands!
Always pull out the mains plug at the plug and
not by the cable.
• Do not bend, crush, pull or drive over the power
cable, protect from sharp edges, oil and heat.
• Do not lift the device using the cable or use the
cable for purposes other than intended.
• Check the plug and cable before each use.
• If the power cable is damaged immediately dis-
connect the plug. Never use the device if the
power cable is damaged.
• If the device is not in use make sure the plug is
pulled out.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
plugging in the mains cable.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
unplugging it.
• Disconnect the power supply before transport-
ing the device.
Device-specific safety instructions
• Keep the handles dry and free of grease.
• Make sure to always wear personal protective
clothing when operating (► Personal protective
clothing – p. 22).
• Make sure the connection cable is always kept
out of the working range of the device. Make
sure that cables always lead away from the rear
of the device.
• Make sure you are positioned firmly and with a
natural stance when working with the device.
• Always hold the unit tightly with both hands.
• Before starting work, check the area for animal
and objects. Remove all objects that may be
blown away by the unit, or that the thread may
become caught on.
• Before starting work check the area and remove
all objects which may damage the cutting mech-
anism.
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• Always ensure sufficient distance to the cutting
mechanism.
• In the vicinity of 15 m around the cutting area
there should be no people or animal as they may
be hurt by flying objects.
• Only work with good light and visibility.
• Do not work above hip height! Do not bend for-
wards or lean over backwards!
• The clothing of the operator should be close-fit-
ting. Avoid wearing loosely fitting clothing. Wear
sturdy footwear and long work trousers.
• Pay attention when walking backwards. Danger
of stumbling!
• The cutting tool will continue to rotate even after
the engine has been switched off.
• Risk of injury caused by the cutting blades! After
pulling out a new thread, always keep the
machine in the normal working position before
switching on.
• Ensure that the ventilation slots are kept free
from dirt.
• Never mount metal cutting elements.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
• If the power cable of this device is damaged, it
may only be replaced by the manufacturer, their
customer service operation, or a similarly quali-
fied person, in order to prevent risks.
• Remember that moving parts may also be
located behind ventilation and venting slots.
• Symbols affixed to your tools may not be
removed or covered. Information on the device
that is no longer legible must be replaced imme-
diately.
Read the operating manual before using
the device
Personal protective clothing
Wear safety goggles
Wear ear defenders
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety shoes
Wear close-fitting work clothes
Your device at a glance
► P. 3, item 1
1. On/off switch
2. Operating handle
3. Strain relief mechanism for extension cable
4. Lock for cutting head inclination
5. Protective hood
6. Guide roller