2 9 . Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
30. W hen w et leaves or dirt adhere to the suc-
tion mouth (ventilation w indo w ) due to rain,
remove them.
31. Do not use the tool in the sno w .
Cutting tools
1.
Do not use a cutting tool w hich is not recom-
mended by us.
Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
2.
job in hand.
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N y l o n c u t t i n g h e a d s ( s t r i n g t r i m m e r h e a d s )
a r e s u i t a b l e f o r t r i m m i n g l a w n g r a s s .
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N e v e r u s e o t h e r b l a d e s i n c l u d i n g m e t a l
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3.
Only use the cutting tool that are marked w ith
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
4 .
Al w ays keep your hands, face, and clothes
a w ay from the cutting tool w hen it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
5.
Al w ays use the cutting attachment guard prop-
erly suited for the cutting attachment used.
Vibration
1.
People w ith poor circulation w ho are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
V i b r a t i o n m a y c a u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: Falling
a s l e e p " ( n u m b n e s s ) , t i n g l i n g , p a i n , s t a b b i n g s e n -
s a t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n o f s k i n c o l o r o r o f t h e s k i n . I f a n y
o f t h e s e s y m p t o m s o c c u r , s e e a p h y s i c i a n !
2.
To reduce the risk of white finger disease ,
keep your hands w arm during operation and
w ell maintain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1.
Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
2.
W hen transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
z ontal position by holding the shaft.
3.
W hen transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop-
erly secure it to avoid turnover. O t h e r w i s e
d a m a g e t o t h e t o o l a n d o t h e r b a g g a g e m a y r e s u l t .
Maintenance
1.
Have your tool serviced by our authori z ed
service center, al w ays using only genuine
replacement parts. I n c o r r e c t r e p a i r a n d p o o r
m a i n t e n a n c e c a n s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e t o o l a n d
i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k o f a c c i d e n t s .
2.
Before doing any maintenance or repair w ork
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
3.
Al w ays w ear protective gloves w hen handling
the cutting tool.
4 .
Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never
use gasoline, ben z ine, thinner, alcohol or the
like for the purpose. D i s c o l o r a t i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n
o r c r a c k s o f t h e p l a s t i c c o m p o n e n t s m a y r e s u l t .
5.
After each use, tighten all scre w s and nuts.
6.
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authori z ed service center for such w ork.
7 .
Al w ays use our genuine spare parts and
accessories only. U s i n g p a r t s o r a c c e s s o r i e s
s u p p l i e d b y a t h i r d p a r t y m a y r e s u l t i n t h e t o o l
b r e a k d o w n , p r o p e r t y d a m a g e a n d / o r s e r i o u s
injury.
8.
Request our authori z ed service center to
inspect and maintain the tool at regular
interval.
9 .
Al w ays keep the tool in good w orking condi-
tion. P o o r m a i n t e n a n c e c a n r e s u l t i n i n f e r i o r p e r -
f o r m a n c e a n d s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e t o o l .
10. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
11.
Do not w ash the tool w ith high pressure w ater.
12. W hen w ashing the tool, do not let w ater enter
the electrical mechanism such as battery,
motor, and terminals.
13. W hen storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight
and rain, and store it in a place w here it does
not get hot or humid.
1 4 . Perform inspection or maintenance in a place
w here rain can be avoided.
15. After using the tool, remove the adhered dirt
and dry the tool completely before storing.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e a s o n o r t h e a r e a , t h e r e i s a
r i s k o f m a l f u n c t i o n d u e t o f r e e z i n g .
Storage
Before storing the tool, perform full clean-
1.
ing and maintenance. Remove the battery
cartridge.
Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
2.
tion out of reach of children.
Do not prop the tool against something, such
3.
as a w all. O t h e r w i s e i t m a y f a l l s u d d e n l y a n d
cause an injury.
First aid
Always have a first-aid kit close by.
1.
Immediately replace any item taken from the
first aid kit.
W hen asking for help, give the follo w ing
2.
information:
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P l a c e o f t h e a c c i d e n t
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W h a t h a p p e n e d
Number of injured persons
Nature of the injury
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Y o u r n a m e
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
w ith product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follo w the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
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