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Protect your rechargeable battery against
moisture, rain and high humidity. Moisture,
rain and high humidity can cause dangerous
cell damage. Never charge or work with
batteries which have been exposed to
moisture, rain or high humidity – replace them
immediately.
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If your equipment is fitted with a detachable
battery, remove the battery for safety reasons
after you have finished your work.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
WARNING: This product may contain lead,
phthalate or other chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Please wash your hands
after use.
String trimmer and lawn edge trimmer safety
warnings
a) Do not use the machine in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning. This decreases the risk of being
struck by lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife
where the machine is to be used. Wildlife
may be injured by the machine during
operation.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause
personal injury.
d) Before using the machine, always visually
inspect to see that the cutter and the
cutter assembly are not damaged.
Damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
e) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in
working order and be properly mounted.
A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not
functioning correctly may result in personal
injury.
f) Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may result in
overheating or risk of fi re.
g) Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Adequate protective equipment will reduce
personal injury.
h) While operating the machine, always
wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do
not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. This reduces the
chance of injury to the feet from contact with
the moving cutter.
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i) Always wear clothing such as trousers
that covers the operator's legs while
operating the machine. Contact with the
moving cutter or line may cause injury.
j) Keep bystanders away while operating
the machine. Thrown debris can result in
serious personal injury.
k) Do not operate the machine above waist
height. This helps prevent unintended cutter
contact and enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
l) Exercise caution when operating the
machine in wet grass. Walk, never run.
This reduces the risk of slipping and falling
which may result in personal injury.
m) Do not operate the machine on
excessively steep slopes. This reduces
the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling
which may result in personal injury.
n) When working on slopes, always be sure
of your footing, always work across the
face of slopes, never up or down and
exercise extreme caution when changing
direction. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result
in personal injury.
o) Keep all power cords and cables away
from cutting area. Power cords or cables
may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can
be accidentally cut or damaged by the line or
cutter.
p) Keep all parts of the body away from the
moving trimmer cutter or line. Do not
clear material from the machine until it
has been disconnected from the power
source. The moving trimmer cutter or line
may result in serious personal injury.
q) Carry the machine with the machine
switched off and away from your body.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with a
moving trimmer cutter or line.
r) Only use replacement cutting heads
and trimmer cutters or lines specifi ed
by the manufacturer. Do not replace the
trimmer cutters or lines with metal wires
or blades. Incorrect replacement parts may
cause loss of control, breakage and injury.
Additional safety instructions
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Before you begin your work, examine the
material you want to cut. Remove any
obstacles and debris. Continue to watch
out for obstacles and debris while you are
working. If you come across any obstacles
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