Operation Manual

8
ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
switched off and when it is running idle in
addition to the trigger time.
Additional safety instruc-
tions for grass trimmers
Warning! Cutting elements continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off.
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Be familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the appliance.
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Always remove the battery from the
appliance whenever the appliance is
unattended, before clearing a block-
age, before cleaning and maintenance,
after striking a foreign object.
Or whenever the appliance starts
vibrating abnormally.
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Wear stout shoes or boots to protect
your feet.
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Wear long trousers to protect your
legs.
uBefore using the appliance, check that
your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.
uOnly use the appliance in the upright
position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
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Move slowly when using the appliance.
Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
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Do not work on steep slopes. Work
across the face of slopes, not up and
down.
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Never cross gravel paths or roads
while the appliance is running.
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Never touch the cutting line while the
appliance is running.
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Do not put the appliance down until the
cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
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Use only the appropriate type of cut-
ting line. Never use metal cutting line
or shing line.
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Be careful not to touch the line trim-
ming blade.
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Keep hands and feet away from the
cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
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Before using the appliance and after
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
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Never operate the appliance with
damaged guards or without guards in
place.
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Take care against injury from any de-
vice tted for trimming the lament line
length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its nor-
mal operating position before switching
on.
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Always ensure that the ventilation slots
are kept clear of debris.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10 °C and 40 °C.
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Charge only using the charger pro-
vided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".