Preparation:
•
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsi-
ble for their safety.
•
Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instruction
to use the machine. Local regu-
lations can restrict the age of
the operator.
•
Do not use the equipment when
people and particularly children
or pets are nearby.
•
Children must be supervised in
order to ensure that they do not
play with the equipment.
•
The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
•
Check the terrain on which the
equipment is to be used and re-
move stones, sticks, wires and
other foreign objects that could
become caught and thrown up.
•
Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with non-
slip soles and robust, long trou-
sers. Do not use the equipment
when barefoot or when wearing
open sandals.
Do not wear loose clothing or
clothes that straps or belts sus-
pend from.
•
Before each use, carry out a
visual inspection of the equip-
ment. Do not use the equip-
ment if protective devices (e.g.
collision guard or grass bag),
parts of the cutting device or
bolts are missing, worn or dam-
aged. To avoid imbalance, dam-
aged tools and bolts are to be
replaced only in sets.
•
Take care with equipment that
has several cutting tools, as the
movement of one blade may
result in the rotation of the other
blades.
•
Use only spare parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of non-original parts
will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
•
Prior to use, always check the
cord and extension cord for
signs of damage or wear. Im-
mediately disconnect the cord
from the mains in case it is
damaged in use. Do not touch
the cord until it is unplugged.
Do not operate the appliance if
the cord is worn or damaged.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands
near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protection
and local regulations.
•
Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
•
Do not use the equipment in the
rain, in poor weather, in a damp
environment, or on wet grass.
GB
59