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After striking a foreign object or
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whenever the appliance starts
vibrating abnormally.
Do not use the appliance if the cords
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are damaged or worn.
Wear stout shoes or boots to protect
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your feet.
Wear long trousers to protect your
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legs.
Before using the appliance, check that
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your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.
Only use the appliance in the upright
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position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
Move slowly when using the appliance.
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Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
Do not work on steep slopes. Work
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across the face of slopes, not up and
down.
Never cross gravel paths or roads
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while the appliance is running.
Never touch the cutting line while the
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appliance is running.
Do not put the appliance down until the
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cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
Use only the appropriate type of
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cutting line. Never use metal cutting
line or fishing line.
Be careful not to touch the line
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trimming blade.
Take care to keep the mains cable
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away from the cutting line. Always be
aware of the position of the cable.
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(Original instructions)
Keep hands and feet away from the
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cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
Before using the appliance and after
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any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
Never operate the appliance with
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damaged guards or without guards in
place.
Take care against injury from any
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device fitted for trimming the filament
line length. After extending new cutter
line always return the machine to
its normal operating position before
switching on.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots
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are kept clear of debris.
Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge
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trimmer), if the cords are damaged or
worn.
Keep extension cords away from
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cutting elements.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
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
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temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures
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between 10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger
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provided with the tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow
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the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".