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16. Do not operate the machine above waist
height. This helps prevent unintended weeding
blade contact and enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
17. When cutting brush or saplings that are under
tension, be alert for spring back. When the
tension in the wood fibres is released, the brush or
sapling may strike the operator and/or throw the
machine out of control.
18. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the blade
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
19. Maintain control of the machine and do not
touch weeding blade and other hazardous
moving parts while they are still in motion. This
reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
20. Carry the machine with the machine switched
off and away from your body. Proper handling of
the machine will reduce the likelihood of acciden-
tal contact with a moving cutter, line or blade.
21. When transporting or storing the machine,
always fit the cover on the weeding blade.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the blade.
22. Only use replacement weeding blades speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
parts may increase the risk of breakage and injury.
23. When clearing jammed material or servicing
the machine, make sure the switch is off and
the battery pack is removed. Unexpected start-
ing of the machine while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
General instructions
To ensure correct operation, user has to read
1.
this instruction manual to make himself famil-
iar with the handling of the equipment. Users
insufficiently informed will risk danger to them-
selves as well as others due to improper handling.
2.
Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
3.
Use the equipment with the utmost care and
attention.
4.
Operate the equipment only if you are in good
physical condition. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. Use common sense and keep in
mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Never operate the machine while people, espe-
5.
cially children, or pets are nearby.
6.
The motor is to be switched off immediately in
case that the equipment shows any problem or
abnormal sign.
7.
Switch off and remove the battery cartridge
when resting and when leaving the equipment
unattended, and place it in a safe location to
prevent danger to others or damage to the
equipment.
8.
Avoid using the machine in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Personal protective equipment
1.
Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the machine.
2.
Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers while operating the machine.
Starting up the equipment
1.
Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any ani-
mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop
using the equipment.
2.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 5 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
3.
Before use always check that the equipment
is safe for operation. Check the security of the
cutting tool and the switch trigger for easy and
proper action. Check for clean and dry handles
and test the function of the start/stop.
4.
Check damaged parts before further use of
the equipment. A part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
our authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and
5.
feet are away from the cutting tool.
6.
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool
has no contact with any objects.
7.
Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
8.
Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the
tool when the battery cartridge is installed
and with finger on the switch. Make sure that
the switch is off when installing the battery
cartridge.
9.
Before operation, examine the work area for
wire fences, stones, or other solid objects.
They can damage the weeding blade.
10. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
Method of operation
1.
Only use the equipment in good light and
visibility. During the winter season beware
of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on
slopes and be sure to walk and never run.
2.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3.
Never stand on a ladder and run the
equipment.
4.
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.
5.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
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