Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.8 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following
reasons:
– The connecting cable or extension cable is damaged.
– Connecting cable plug or extension cable is damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
￭ Contact with live components can result in an electric
shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable, extension cable and
their plugs are not damaged.
► Never touch the connecting cable, extension cable or
their plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or extension
cable in a properly installed fused wall outlet with
ground contact.
► Connect the trimmer via a ground fault circuit
interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can cause an
electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Use an extension cable with the correct wire gauge,
@ 19.2.
► Use a splash-proof extension cable approved for
outdoor use.
► Use an extension cable with the same specifications as
the trimmer’s connecting cable, @ 19.2.
WARNING
￭ Overvoltage can occur in the trimmer if the line voltage
and/or frequency are incorrect during operation. This can
damage the trimmer.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the
data on the trimmer’s rating label.
￭ If several electric power tools are connected to a multiple
socket, electrical components may be overloaded during
operation. The components may overheat and cause a
fire. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Connect the trimmer to a separate wall outlet.
► Do not connect the trimmer to a multiple socket.
￭ A carelessly laid connecting or extension cable can be
damaged and cause others to trip or fall. This can result in
injuries and may damage the connecting cable or
extension cable.
► Position the connecting and extension cables so that
there is no risk of contact with the cutting attachment.
► Position and mark connecting cable and extension
cable so they do not represent a trip hazard.
► Position the connecting and extension cables so that
they are not under tension or entangled.
► Position the connecting and extension cables so that
they cannot be damaged, kinked, pinched or chafed.
► Protect the connecting cable and extension cable from
heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting and extension cables on a dry
surface.
￭ The extension cable becomes hot during operation. If the
heat cannot dissipate, it may cause a fire.
► If you use a cable drum: Unwind the extension cable to
its full length.
If the connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.