Additional safety instructions
Training
The product is not suitable for use by
children . Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
product . Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children .
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard .
This product is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge .
Never let children or persons who are not
familiar with the instructions mentioned use
the product .
Local regulations or by-laws may determine
the minimum age for using the product .
Read the user manual carefully . Be familiar
with the controls and the correct use of the
machine .
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other people or
their property .
The product must not be used at altitudes
higher than 2000 m .
Preparation
Before each use, carry out an inspection
on damaged, missing or wrongly mounted
protective devices or parts of the cutting
device .
Before commissioning and after any
impacts, check the product for signs of wear
and damages, and have any necessary
repairs performed .
Use only approved extension cords
(H05VVH2-F) that are not more than 75 m
long and designed for outdoor use . Always
roll the extension cord completely off the
cable drum before use . Check the extension
cord for damage and ageing .
Do not connect a damaged cable to the
mains supply . Do not touch a damaged
cable before it has been disconnected from
the mains supply, as you could come into
contact with live parts .
Prior to use, check the mains cord and
extension cord for signs of damage or
ageing . If the cord is damaged during use,
disconnect it from the mains immediately .
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT
HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY . Do not use the product if
the cord is damaged or worn .
To unplug the mains cord from the socket,
always pull on the mains plug, and never
on the mains cord .
Operation
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WARNING!
Do not touch any moving dangerous
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parts before the product has been
unplugged from the mains supply and the
moving dangerous parts have come to a
complete stop .
Keep the connecting cable and extension
cable away from the cutting device to avoid
damages to the cords which can lead to
contact with live parts .
Wear safety goggles, stable shoes and
long trousers over the entire period of use
of the product .
The use of the product under bad weather
conditions, especially in case of lightning
risk, must be avoided .
There is a risk of injury from cuts on hands
and feet .
Stop using the product when persons,
above all children, and house pets are in
the vicinity .
Use the product only in daylight or with
good artificial lighting .
Always keep your hands and feet away
from the cutting equipment, above all when
you switch the motor on .
Never replace the non-metallic cutting
device with a metallic cutting device .
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