Safety Warnings; Important - Alpina T 1.0 EJ Manual De Instrucciones

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3. SAFETY WARNINGS

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Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly sig-
nificant information and are marked with va rious levels of
highlighting with the following meaning:
NOTE
or

IMPORTANT

formation on what has already been said, with the aim of
preventing damage to the machine.
WARNING!
the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or
others.
ELECTRIC GRASS TRIMMER
SAFETY WAR NINGS
WARNING!
served during machine use. Before starting the ma-
chine, read the instructions regarding per sonal
safety and the safety of unauthorized persons. Keep
the instructions in a good state for future use.
The term "power tool" in the warnings re fers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool.
1) Intended machine use: "cutting grass and non­
woody vegetation, using a ny lon line (e.g. around
the edges of lawns, flo werbeds, walls, fences and
small grassy areas to tidy up the cutting done using
a mower)". Any other use, such as using acces-
sories not specified in this manual, may be haz-
ardous and also damage 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;
– using the machine with the cutting device
above the operator's belt level;
– using the machine for cutting non-plant mate-
rial;
– use of the machine by more than one person.
2) This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instructions
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision.
These give details or further in­
Non-observance will result in
Non-observance will result in
The safety rules must be ob-
3) Residual risks: even all the safety rule are
obeyed, there still can be some other risks.
– Danger of injury of the fingers and hands in-
volved into the rotating thread.
– Danger of injury of the feet by affecting the
cutting line.
– hrowing of stones and earth. The moreover
one obvious residual risks can exist despite
all met precautions.
4) Wear protective glasses or goggles.
5) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
the instructions to use the machine.
6) Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
7) Only use the machine in daylight or good arti-
ficial light.
8) Do not use the appliance in bad weather espe-
cially if lightning might occur.
9) Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
10) Never operate the machine with damaged
guards or without the guards in place.
11) Keep hands or feet away from the cutting means
at all times and especially when switching on
the motor.
12) Take care against injury from any device fitted
for trimming the filament line length. After ex-
tending new cutter line always return the ma-
chine to its normal operating position before
switching on.
13) Never fit metal cutting elements.
14) Never user replacement parts or accessories
not provided or recommended by the manufac-
turer.
15) Disconnect the machine from the mains before
checking, cleaning or working on the machine
and when it is not in used.
16) Always ensure that ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
17) After use, disconnect the machine from the
mains and check for damage.
18) When not in use store the machine out of the
reach of children.
19) Mains powered trimmers should only be repai-
red by an authorised repairer.
20) Only use manufacturer recommended replace-
ment parts and accessories.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1) Read the instructions carefully.
2) Be familiar with the controls and proper use of
the equipment.
3) Before use check the supply and extension cord
for signs of damage or ageing.
4) If the cord becomes damaged during use, discon-
nect the cord from the supply immediately. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNEC-
TING THE SUPPLY.
5) Do not use the machine if the cords are damaged
or worn.
6) Warning: cutting elements continue to rotate after
the motor is switched off.
SAFETY WARNINGS