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Never use the appliance if any protective de-
vices are damaged or missing.
Always keep hand and feet away from the
cutting device, above all when switching on
the motor.
Any device that is used for cutting off the line
represents a danger of injury.
After pulling out a new line, always hold the
machine in its normal working position before
switching it on.
Never fit metallic cutting elements.
Only use genuine spare parts and genuine
accessories.
Always remove the battery
when the appliance is unsupervised
before maintenance work
before cleaning the appliance
if the appliance is not going to be used
for some time
Make sure that air openings are free from
contamination.
In spite of technical and additional protec-
tive measures, there is always a residual risk
when working with the machine.
Keep the handles dry and clean.
Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
Use the machine only in perfect working or-
der.
Always keep the guard, string head and en-
gine free of mowing debris.
Keep body and clothing away from cutting
parts.
Persons who are not familiar with the trim-
mer should practise handling it with the en-
gine switched off.
Always ensure stability when working.
Always operate the appliance with two hands.
Keep others away from dangerous areas.
Do not leave the appliance unsupervised.
When mowing on sloping ground, always
stand downhill of the cutting device.
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If working on slopes:
Never work on a smooth and slippery
slope.
Always make sure you are positioned se-
curely.
Always work across the slope, never up-
ward or downward.
Do not work on slopes with a more than
10° gradient!
Take particular care when turning!
After contact with a foreign object:
Switch off the engine.
Examine the device for damage.
The machine must not be operated if the ope-
rator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
Comply with the accident prevention regula-
tions.
Do not get the appliance wet or expose it to
moisture.
Keep children away from appliances equip-
ped with batteries.
Safety notes for battery and charger
CAUTION!
Caution - Risk of fire and explosion!
Do not open the appliance. Danger
of short circuit.
Do not put the appliance onto an
open fire.
Protect the appliance against heat
and direct sunlight.
Only recharge batteries in chargers that are
recommended by the manufacturer. Using a
charger intended for one particular type of
battery with a different type of battery repres-
ents a fire risk.
Only use batteries in the electrical imple-
ments that are intended for this purpose.
Using other batteries can lead to injuries and
represents the risk of fire.
Keep the unused battery away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that could short-circuit the con-
tacts. A short circuit between the battery con-
tacts can result in burns or fire.
Safety instructions
GT 36 Li