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Keep bystanders away.
Always wear approved hearing protection.
Always wear approved eye protection.
Do not expose to rain.
DANGER! Risk of injury to other people!
Keep other people out of the area where you are
working.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable
is damaged or cut.
General safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
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The product must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD)
having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the cutting filament turns or the product starts
accidentally.
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Disconnect the product from the mains before you maintain or replace
parts. Thereby the disconnected socket must be in the visual range.
Do not overreach and keep the balance at all times. Always be sure of the footing
on slopes. Walk, never run.
Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the machine is disconnected from
the mains and the moving hazardous parts have come to a complete stop.
Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine.
Safe operating practices
1 Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct
use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
2 Preparation
a) Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage
or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord
from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the machine if the cord is
damaged or worn.
b) Before use, always visually inspect the machine for damaged, missing or
misplaced guards or shields.
c) Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
3 Operation
a) Keep supply and extension cords away from cutting means.
b) Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine.
c) Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there
is a risk of lightning.
d) Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
e) Never operate the machine with damaged guards or shields or without guards
or shields in place.
f) Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting
means.
g) Always disconnect the machine from the power supply (i. e. remove the plug
from the mains, remove the disabling device or removable battery)
1) whenever the machine is left unattended;
2) before clearing a blockage;
3) before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
4) after striking a foreign object;
5) whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
h) Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting means.
i) Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
4 Maintenance and storage
a) Disconnect the machine from the power supply (i. e. remove the plug from
the mains, remove the disabling device or removable battery) before carrying
out maintenance or cleaning work.
b) Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and acces-
sories.
c) Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only
by an authorized repairer.
d) When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children.
Additional safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field
may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
Cabels
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-
sections in the table below:
Voltage
Cable length
Cross section
230 – 240 V / 50 Hz
Up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
230 – 240 V / 50 Hz
20 – 50 m
2.5 mm
2
Do not use the product nearby a water, or for pond care.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly-
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
In case of heavy vibration check the cassette cover for damages.
Check the wear rib if ok before usage.
Transport on front handle.
Use personal protective equipment.
Wear gloves for cleaning the cutting device.
Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as gloves, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving and fixed parts of the machine, or while assembling
the protective cover.
Don’t use water, or chemical substances for cleaning the guard or other parts
of the trimmer.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working
condition.
Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery status.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced
by the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for other
people.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
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Wait for the cutting filament to stop and disconnect the
product from the mains before you assemble the product.
To assemble the protective cover and the plant guard
[ Fig. A1 / A2 ]:
DANGER!
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The product may only be used when the protective cover is
assembled.
1. Slide the front part of the protective cover
(3)
onto the trimmer head
(1)
until it engages.
2. Slide the rear part of the protective cover
(2)
onto the trimmer head
(1)
until it stops.
3. Tighten the both screws
(4)
carefully.
4. Slide the plant guard
(5)
onto the trimmer head
(1)
until it engages.
