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Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
machine.
Never allow children or people unfa-
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miliar with these instructions to use
the trimmer. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator. When
not in use, store the trimmer out of
reach of children.
Never operate the trimmer with miss-
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ing or broken guards or shields or
without guards or shields in position.
Before use check the supply and ex-
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tension cord for signs of damage or
ageing. If the cord becomes damaged
during use, disconnect the cord from
the supply immediately. DO NOT
TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCON-
NECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use
the trimmer if the cord is damaged or
worn.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
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be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Keep extension cords away from
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cutting elements.
Before using the machine and after

impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair if necessary.
Never operate the product when you
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are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Always wear long heavy trousers,
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boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewellery, short trousers,
sandals and newer work barfoot.
Wear safety eye protection and ear

defenders when operating the ma-
chine.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
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overreach.
Never work with this trimmer while
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people, especially children or pets
are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible
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for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Wait until the cutting head has com-
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pletely stopped before touching it.
The head continues to rotate after the
trimmer is switched off, the cutting
system can cause injury/damage.
Work only in daylight or in good artifi-
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cial light.
Avoid operating the trimmer in bad
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weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
Operating the trimmer in wet grass
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decreases the efficiency of perfor-
mance.
Switch off when transporting the
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trimmer to and from the area to be
worked on.
Switch on the trimmer with hands
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and feet well away from the rotating
line.
Do not put hands or feet near the cut-
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ting system.
Never fit metal cutting elements to
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this trimmer.
Inspect and maintain the trimmer
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regularly.
Have the trimmer repaired only by an

authorized customer service agent.
Always ensure that the ventilation
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slots are kept clear of debris.
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