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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
Handling
sturdy work shoes, tough work gloves, a protective helmet, a protective mask
for the face or protective goggles to protect the eyes and good earplugs or other
hearing protection to protect against the noise.
2. Store the device in a safe place. Open the petrol cap slowly in order to release
hazards, make sure that you are at least 3 metres from the refuelling area before
starting the device.
3. Switch the device off, before setting it down.
should wrap completely around the handle.
the device if it has not been correctly set up or is not complete or securely
assembled.
6. Take care that the handles are dry and clean and that there is no petrol mix on
them.
7. Guide the trimming head at the desired height. Avoid touching small objects (e.g.
stones) with the trimming head. When mowing on a slope always
stay downhill of the cutting device. Never cut or trim on a slick or slippery hill or
slope.
8. Check the area to be mowed, solid objects such as stones, metal parts etc. can
be picked up and ejected at high speed. Danger of injury!
9. Keep all parts of the body and all of your clothing far from the trimming head,
when starting or running the motor. Before starting the motor do not forget that
the trimming head must not come into contact with any obstacle.
10. Always turn off the motor before working on the cutting device.
sources or heat/sparks such as gas water heaters, clothes driers, oil stoves or
portable radiators etc.
12. Always keep the protective cover, trimming head and the motor free of mowing
residue.
13. Only appropriately trained adults are permitted to operate, adjust and service
the device.
14. If you are not familiar with the trimmer, practice handling with the motor
turned off (ON/OFF).
15. Always check the area to be mowed, solid objects such as metal parts,
bottles, stones etc. can be caught up and ejected at high speed and can cause
serious injuries to the operator and can damage the device permanently. If you
should inadvertently touch a solid object with the trimmer then turn the motor
off immediately and check the device for damage. Never use the device when it
is damaged or appears to be faulty.
16. Always trim and cut in the upper speed range. Do not let the motor run at a low
speed at the start of mowing or during trimming.
