SYMBOLS / SAFETY WARNINGS
2. SYMBOLS
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Warning! Danger. The failure to use this ma-chine cor-
rectly can be hazardous for oneself andothers.
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Read the instruction manual before using themachine.
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If you are using the machine every day in normal con-
ditions, you can be exposed to a noise level of 85 dB(A)
or higher. Wear earmuffs or ear-plugs, eye protection
and a protective helmet.
Wear gloves and protective footwear!
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3. SAFETY WARNINGS
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly
significant information and are marked with various lev-
els of highlighting with the following meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, with the
aim of preventing damage to the machine.
WARNING!
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or
others.
ELECTRIC BRUSH CUTTER/GRASS TRIMMER
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
served during machine use. Before starting the
machine, read the instructions regarding per-
sonal safety and the safety of unauthorized per-
sons. Keep the instructions in a good state for fu-
ture use.
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These give details or further
Non-observance will result
Non-observance will result
The safety rules must be ob-
Danger of flying objects! Keep any
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people orpets at least 15 m away
when using the machine!
Disconnect the plug from the mains
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before commencing maintenance
work or if the power cord is damaged.
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Do not leave the machine in the rain
(or in damp conditions).
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Do not use the circular saw blade.
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Danger: Using the circular saw
blade with machines marked with
this symbol exposes the user to
the danger of very serious or even
fatal injuries.
Keep bystanders away.
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10) Cutting device rotation direction.
11) Maximum cutting device speed. Only
usesuitable cutting devices.
12) Beware of blade thrust
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool.
1) Intended machine use:
– cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and
woody shrubs of up to 2 cm diameter, with the
help of metal or plastic blades.
– cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, using
a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns,
flowerbeds, walls, fences and small grassy ar-
eas to tidy up the cutting done using a mower).
Any other use may be dangerous and dam-
age the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but
are not limited to:
– use the machine for sweeping;
– trimming hedges or other jobs in which the
cutting device is not used on ground level;
– pruning trees;
– using the machine with the cutting device
above the operator's belt level;
– using the machine for cutting non-plant
material;
– use of the machine by more than one per-
son.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Chil-
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