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Instruction manual
∙Always disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply before transporting it to other places.
CAUTION! The appliance should
always be switched off at the mains
before disconnecting any plug and
socket connector or extension
cables.
∙Never pass the appliance over its own cord or
extension cable, while the tool is working. Make sure
you always know where the cable is.
∙Do not wire a power cable directly into your device
yourself. Instead, take the device to your nearest
authorized Service Center.
∙To avoid danger, damaged power cord should
be replaced by manufacturer or its agent, or similar
qualied person.
∙Immediately unplug the tool when its cable is
damaged or cut.
ATTENTION! DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
Consider working area environment. Do not expose
power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp
or wet locations. Keep work area well lit and dry. Try
to prevent the device from getting wet or being
exposed to humidity. Do not leave it outside
overnight. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
∙The power supply cable should be checked
regularly and, before using it, make sure the cable is
not damaged or worn out. If the cable is not in good
condition, do not use the appliance; take it to an
authorized service Center.
∙When tool is used outdoor, only use an extension
cable that is suitable for outdoor use and which is
marked for this specic use. Keep it away from the
working area, from damp, wet or oily surfaces and away
from heat and ammable materials.
∙Avoid any accidental starting: make sure that the
power switch (if present) is in the «off» position, before
plugging the tool in.
∙Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on.
∙Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn the
tool on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
WARNING! During the use of certain
power tools, some dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer,
may occur.
Some of these chemicals are: lead from lead based
paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber and other dangerous
products. If dust is present, your risk from these
exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, any time you do pulverulent operations,
work in a well ventilated area and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks
that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
∙If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the
device for signs of damage and carry out any necessary
repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
∙If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally, turn
it off and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
∙Always switch off the appliance and wait until
the device completely stops whenever you leave
the machine, before carrying out maintenance,
before changing accessories, checking, cleaning,
troubleshooting or working on the appliance.
∙It is forbidden to move or modify any of the internal
parts of the device.
Specic safety rules
∙Do not put hands and feet in the vicinity of rotating
parts.
∙The use of the appliance is only permitted if the
safety distance provided by the guide bar is complied
with.
∙Always guide the connection line safely.
∙Do not operate the appliance in wet grass.
∙Ensure that you have a good a stand, especially
on slopes.
∙Always walk across the face of slopes, never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not operate the appliance on
excessively steep slopes.
∙Only guide the appliance at walking pace, never
run.
∙Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
appliance towards you.
∙Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the
plug and wait until the cutting blade stops whenever you
leave the machine; before carrying out maintenance,
before clearing a blockage, before checking, cleaning
or working on the appliance.
