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Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
W ater entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch
or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating
part or the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Proper footing and balance enables better con-
trol of the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tools will do the job better and safer at

the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-
ous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly Maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may be suitable for one tool, may
become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
pars. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.

Specific Safety Rule

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-
forming an operation where the cutting tools may con-
tact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will make exposed metal parts or the tool “live” and
shock the operator.

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and ark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does no fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates the need for the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WEAR YOUR

SAFETY GLASSES

AND DUST MASK

The grass trimmer must not be used by anyone
under the age of 16.

Keep children, other people and pets away from
the trimmer; the grass which is cut and dispersed
may contain stones and debris.

Always wear suitable clothing when using the trim-

mer to prevent head, hand or feet injuries. Use a
helmet, glasses (or visor), high boots (or sturdy
shoes and trousers) and work gloves.

Do not let other people or animals come within 5

metres of the trimmer when in use.

Always check the good working order of the trim-
mer which, if not adequate, could endanger the
user.

Do not use the trimmer if the cutting device is not
secured properly or is damaged.

Before connecting the trimmer to the mains, make

sure that the rotating parts are not damaged and
the wire-holding spool is inserted correctly and
securely.

Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the

nylon wire is not touching stones or debris.

Do not start the trimmer when it is upside down or
when not in working position.

10. When the trimmer is in operation, keep the cutting

section away from all parts of the body.

11. Remain in a stable and secure position while oper-

ating the trimmer.

12. Keep the area being cut free from wires, stones

and debris.

13. Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause

injury or damage the trimmer.

14. Use the edge of the guard to keep the trimmer

away from walls, surfaces, miscellaneous things
and delicate objects.

15. Never use the trimmer without the guard.
16. Be careful of the wire-cutting blade, which can give

deep cuts.

17. Do not try to stop the cutting device (nylon wire)

with your hands. Always let it come to a stop by
itself.

18. Do not use the trimmer to cut grass which is not in

contact with the ground; for example do not cut
grass which is on walls or rocks etc.

19. Do not switch the trimmer on in enclosed or poorly

ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflamma-
ble and/or explosive substances such as liquids,
gas and powders.

20. The user of the trimmer is responsible for any

damage sustained by third parties which has been
caused by the grass trimmer within the working
area.

21. Only cut during broad daylight or with correspon-

ding artificial light.

22. Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer

still running.

23. Turn the trimmer off and disconnect the plug when:

the trimmer is not being used, it is left unattended,
it is being examined because it is not working cor-
rectly, the power supply cable is damaged, the
spool is being removed or changed or when the

trimmer is being moved from one place to another.

24. Do not move the trimmer by holding the electric

cable. Use the central handgrip.

25. When the trimmer is not in use, store it in a dry

place and out of the reach of children.

26. The trimmer should be used in compliance with

these instructions and only in a position which is
vertical in relation to the ground. Any other position
is dangerous.

27. Check regularly that the screws are properly

secured.

28. The mains voltage must correspond to the one

marked on the technical data plate. Do not use
other sources of power.

29. Never pass the grass trimmer over the extension

cable while the grass trimmer is working as this
could cut the cable. make sure you always know
where the cable is.

30. Use the special cable holder for the connection of

the power cable.

31. Never use the trimmer when it is raining. Try to pre-

vent it from getting wet or being exposed to humid-
ity. Do not leave it outside overnight. Do not cut
damp or wet grass.

32. The power supply cable should be checked regu-

larly and before using it each time make sure the
cable is not damaged or old out. If the cable is not
in good condition, do not use the trimmer. Take it to
an authorized service centre instead.

33. Only use an extension cable which is suitable for

outdoor work. Keep it away from the cutting area,
from damp, wet or oily surfaces or with sharp
edges and away from heat and fuels.

34. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or its agent in order to avoid a
hazard.

GRASS TRIMMER SAFETY RULES

SPECIFICATIONS . .MT260

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 2.6 Amp
No Load Speed . . . . . . . .n

:10,000/min

Cutting circle diameter  . . .250mm
Line Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . .ø1.65mm
Line Reserve  . . . . . . . . . .11M
Net Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . .5.72 lbs (2.6 Kg)

SPECIFICATIONS . .MT330

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 3.3 Amp
No Load Speed . . . . . . . .n

:9,000/min

Cutting circle diameter  . . .300mm
Line Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . .ø1.65mm
Line Reserve  . . . . . . . . . .11M
Net Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . .5.72 lbs (2.6 Kg)

SPECIFICATIONS . .MT375

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 3.75Amp

No Load Speed . . . . . . . .n

:8,000/min

Cutting circle diameter . . .350mm

Line Size . . . . . . . . . . . . .ø1.65mm

Line Reserve . . . . . . . . . .11M

Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . .5.72 lbs (2.6 Kg)