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Additional safety rules for line trimmers
• Always wear adequate protective clothing when operating
the tool to avoid injuries to face, eyes, hands, feet, head or
hearing. Use safety glasses or a face shield, high boots or
sturdy shoes, long trousers, work gloves, a hard hat and
hearing protection.
• When starting up and when the tool is in operation,
keep the cutting section away from all parts of the body,
especially the hands and feet.
• Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it is
not in the operating position.
• Switch the motor off and remove battery when the tool
is not being used, left unattended, being cleaned, being
moved from one place to another or when the spool is
being changed or the length of line manually adjusted.
• Do not operate the tool near people, especially children
or pets. Turn it off if they get too close. Maintain a safe
distance of at least 5m from other people when using the
tool.
• Keep a balanced and stable stance while using the tool.
• Ensure that the area being cut is free from strings, stones
and debris.
• Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause injury to
the operator and damage to the tool.
• Never use the tool without the guard. Never use the tool if
the guard is damaged.
m WARNING
The guard is vital for your and other people’s safety and for the
tool’s operating efciency.
• Do not try to stop the cutting device (nylon line) with your
hands. Always let it come to a stop by itself.
Warning. After switching off the tool, the cutting device
continues to rotate for a few more seconds.
• Only use the original type of nylon line. Under no
circumstances use metal line instead of nylon.
• Do not use the tool to cut grass which is not on the ground.
For example, do not cut grass which is on walls or rocks.
• Do not switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly ventilated
spaces or in the presence of inammable and/or explosive
substances such as liquids, gasses and powders.
• Only cut during broad daylight or with adequate articial
light.
• Check that all grass cuttings and dirt have been removed
from the ventilation vents.
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still running.
• When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of
reach of children.
• After use, disconnect the tool from the power supply and
check for damage. If you have the slightest doubts, contact
an authorized service center.
• Only use the tool according to the instructions given in this
manual.
• Check regularly that the screws are tight.
• Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts.
Contact authorized service centers only.
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the tool
when you are tired, sick or under the inuence of alcohol or
other drugs.
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that
your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you nd
anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have
been replaced or the fault has been rectied. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
Contents of carton
• Debris shield
• Edging wheel
• 1 x Li-ion battery pack
• Strap
• Battery charger
