WARNING! Danger of injury !
The appliance must not be used to cut hedges,
hard branches and wood or to crush material for
compost.
Do not use the appliance to cut grass that is not on
the ground, e.g. grass growing on walls, rocks, etc.
Always have your arms and legs in safe distance
from the cutting mechanism, in particular after
turning the engine on.
Requirements for operating staff
The operating staff must carefully read the Opera-
ting Instructions before using the appliance.
This appliance has not been designed to be
used by persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or with a lack of knowledge or experience.
Qualification: Apart from the detailed in-
structions by a professional, no special quali-
fication is necessary for appliance using.
Minimum age: Persons over 16 years of age
can only work on the appliance. An excep-
tion includes youngsters trained in order to
reach knowledge under supervision of the
trainer during occupational education.
Local regulations may stipulate the
minimum age of the user.
Training: Using the appliance only requires corre-
sponding training by a professional or the Operating
Instructions. No special training is necessary.
Residual risks
Even when the device is used properly and all safety
regulations are complied with, there still may be
some residual risks.
• Cutting injury
By cutting and cutting off.
Never use the string trimmer without the protective
cover.
• Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the run-
ning unit may cause hearing damage.
• Eye injury
Parts thrown off may cause eye injury.
Wear eye protection !
• Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if
the device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions
there still may be some hidden residual risks.
Emergency procedure
Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury
and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly
as possible. Protect the injured person from further
harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual
accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace
has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to
replace any used material in the first-aid kit immedia-
tely after it has been used. If you seek help, state the
following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)
Symbols
Warning/caution!
Read the Operating Instructions
Wear eye protective goggles !
Wear ear protectors!
Wear safety cut through resistant shoes
with safety sole and steel toe !
Take the replaceable battery from the
appliance before any extension, cleaning
and servicing works.
Do not let other persons get
near due to foreign objects
being thrown off.
Protect against humidity. Never expose
tool to rain.
Rotation direction
CE marking
Any damaged or disposed electric or
electronic devices must be delivered to
appropriate collection centres.
Protect against humidity
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