EINHELL GE-CT 18/28 Li Mode D'emploi page 12

Important! The safety guard is there to
ensure your safety and the safety of others.
It is also essential for the equipment to
work correctly. Failure to comply with this
instruction will void your warranty as well as
create a potential source of danger.
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Never use your hands to try to stop the line
spool.
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Always wait for it to stop by itself.
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Use only genuine line spools.
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Make sure that the air vents are free of dirt.
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Do not try to use the equipment to cut grass
which is not growing on the ground; for
example, do not try to cut grass growing on
walls or stones, etc. The person operating
the string trimmer is liable for any damages
sustained by third parties within the
equipment's working radius as a result of its
use.
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Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the
equipment switched on.
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When you are not using the equipment, keep
it in a dry place out of the reach of children.
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Use the equipment only in the way described
in these operating instructions and always
hold it perpendicular to the ground. Every
other position is dangerous.
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Check at regular intervals that the screws are
properly tightened.
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The area to be cut must always be kept
cleared of cables and other objects.
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If the equipment has to be lifted for
transporting, be sure to switch off the motor
first and wait for the line spool to come to a
standstill. Each time you leave the equipment,
switch off the motor.
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Under no circumstances are you to cut
against hard objects during use. This is
imperative to prevent injury to yourself and
damage to the equipment.
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Use only original replacement parts when
repairing.
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Before starting up the equipment, and after
any collision, check the equipment for signs
of wear or damage and have any necessary
repairs carried out.
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Always keep your hands and feet away from
the line spool, especially when switching the
motor on.
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Remove the rechargeable battery before
checking, cleaning or doing any work on the
machine and when it is not being used.
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Acquaint yourself with the controls and how to
use the equipment.
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Stop using the equipment when there are
people – particularly children – or pets nearby.
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Never use the machine if protective
equipment is damaged or missing.
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Never mount metal line spools. Never replace
the non-metal line spool with a metal line
spool.
If it is used for a lengthy period, the vibrations
it causes in the hands of the user may result
in circulation problems (hand-arm vibration
syndrome).
White fi nger syndrome is a vascular disease that
involves seizure-like spasms of the fi ngers and
toes. The aff ected areas are no longer suffi ciently
supplied with blood and therefore appear
extremely pale.
The frequent use of vibrating equipment may
trigger nerve damage in people with an impaired
circulation (for example smokers, diabetics).
Should you observe any unusual impairments,
interrupt your work immediately and consult a
doctor.
Follow these instructions in order to reduce the
dangers:
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Keep your body and in particular your hands
warm when working in the cold.
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Take regular breaks and move your hands
to stimulate the blood circulation during the
breaks.
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Ensure that the equipment makes the
least possible vibration through regular
maintenance and solid parts on the
equipment.
Safety precautions for handling the line spool
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Take note of all warnings and instructions
relating to operating and fitting the line spool.
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The line spool can recoil suddenly from
objects if it cannot cut or mow through them.
This can cause injuries to the arms or legs.
Keep bystanders and animals at least 50 ft.
(15 m) away from where you are working. If
the equipment strikes a foreign body, stop the
engine immediately and wait for the line spool
to come to a standstill. Check the line spool
for signs of damage. Always replace the line
spool if it is bent or cracked.
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The line spool is liable to catapult away
objects with high force. This can cause
blindness or injuries. Wear protection that
complies with ANSI Z87.1, face and legs.
Always remove objects from your working
area before you use the string trimmer.
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