Petrol Edger – EX-880R
E&OE
© 2018 Baumr-AG
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General Electrical Safety
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Inspect electrical equipment, extension
cords, power bars, and electrical fittings
for damage or wear before each use.
Repair or replace damaged equipment
immediately.
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Ensure all power sources conform to
equipment voltage requirements and
are disconnected before connecting or
disconnecting equipment.
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When wiring electrically powered
equipment, follow all electrical and
safety codes.
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Wherever possible, use a residual
current device (RCD).
•
High voltage / high current power lines
may be present. Use extreme caution
to avoid contact or interference with
power lines. Electrical shock can be
fatal.
General Electrical Safety
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Electrically grounded equipment must
have an approved cord and plug and
be connected to a grounded electrical
outlet.
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Do NOT bypass the ON/OFF switch
and operate equipment by connecting
and disconnecting the electrical cord.
•
Do NOT use equipment that has
exposed wiring, damaged switches,
covers or guards.
•
Do NOT use electrical equipment in wet
conditions or in damp locations.
•
Do NOT use electrical cords to lift,
move or carry equipment.
•
Do NOT coil or knot electrical cords,
and ensure electrical cords are not trip
hazards.
General Service Information
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The equipment must be serviced or
repaired at authorised service centres
by qualified personnel only.
•
Replacement parts must be original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) to
ensure equipment safety is maintained.
•
Do NOT attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in this
manual.
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After use, the equipment and
components may still be hot – allow the
equipment to cool and disconnect spark
plugs and/or electrical power sources
and/or batteries from it before making
adjustments, changing accessories or
performing repair or maintenance.
•
Do NOT make adjustments while the
equipment is running.
•
Perform service related activities in
suitable conditions, such as a
workshop.
•
Replace worn, damaged or missing
warning/safety labels immediately.
Specified Conditions of Use
•
The lawn edger is designed to look
after domestic areas of grass and lawn.
Due to the physical danger to the user
and other persons, the appliance may
not be used for other purposes.
•
Do not use this product in any other
way as stated for normal use. Not
observing general regulations in force
and instructions from this manual does
not make the manufacturer liable for
damages.
•
It is necessary to comply with the
regulations applicable in the country
where the truck is used.
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The appliance must not be used for
cutting bushes, hedges and thickets, for
cutting and mulching creepers or lawns
on roofs or in balcony boxes. The
mower must also not be used as a
crusher for mulching tree cuttings and
hedges or levelling any terrain
roughness.
•
Use the appliance only outside, never
use it in confined and bad ventilated
areas.
•
Wear personal protective equipment.
Wear solid shoes and long trousers.
Never use the appliance when
barefooted or in light sandals. Wear
protective gloves if necessary.
•
Carefully check the terrain where the
appliance is going to be used and
remove all objects that could get caught
or thrown off by the appliance such as
stones, branches, wires, animals, etc.
•
Avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass, where feasible.
Requirements for Operating Staff
•
The appliance may only be operated
and maintained by persons familiarised
with it and informed about possible
risks.
•
Never let children work with the
appliance. Never let adults work with
the appliance unless they have been
properly trained.
•
The operating staff must carefully read
the Operating Instructions before using
the appliance.
•
Qualification
: Apart from the detailed
instructions by a professional, no
special qualification is necessary for
appliance using.
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Minimum age
: Persons over 18 years
of age can only work on the appliance.
An exception 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.
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Training
: Using the appliance only
requires corresponding training by a
professional or the Operating
Instructions. No special training is
necessary.
Residual Risks
Rotating blades may lead to serious
injuries by cutting or amputating parts
of the body.
Never touch under the
housing body when the engine is running.
Wear protective shoes. Never remove the
collection bag when the machine is being
operated.
Thrown-off stones or soil may lead to
injuries.
Before mowing, check the area
to be mowed for any undesirable objects.
Make sure the collection bag is properly
suspended. Wear safety goggles when
working.
Poor lighting/light conditions
represent a high safety risk.
Provide
adequate lighting or good lighting
conditions when working with the
machine.
Danger of burns!
Some parts of the
appliance get too hot when the appliance
is operated. Contacting hot parts of the
unit may cause burns. Let the unit cool
down after its operation is over.
Risk of poisoning!
Exhaust gases, fuel
and lubricants are toxic. Inhaling exhaust
gases may be fatal! Do not operate the
unit in closed spaces where dangerous
carbon monoxide gases may accumulate.
Risk of explosion/ Risk of fire!
Petrol
and petrol vapours are highly flammable,
explosive. Do not work with the unit in an
environment with a risk of explosion
where there are flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Never operate the unit near highly
flammable materials.
