Be careful if you change direction
on a slope, turn the machine round
or draw it towards you.
Be careful if you are going back-
wards, risk of stumbling!
Work at an angle to the slope,
never upwards and downwards.
Do not work on excessively steep
slopes.
Only push the equipment at
walking pace.
Turn the engine off if the equip-
ment has to be tilted when trans-
porting it over surfaces other
than grass and if you are trans-
porting the equipment backwards
and forwards to the work area.
Never use the machine with
damaged protective devices or
without protective devices.
Never change the basic settings
of the machine or rev the engine
too hard.
Disconnect all the cutting tools and
drives before you start the engine.
Warranty
The manufacturer warrants its prod-
ucts for exclusively non-commercial
use for a period of 24 months from
the date of original purchase.
This warranty does not affect statu-
tory warranty claims. The warranty
covers all substantial faults of the
product, which are caused by
defects in material and workman-
ship. If a product exhibits such
a defect we will, at our option,
repair or replace it without cost for
parts and labour provided the fol-
lowing requirements are fulfilled:
The product must have been
.
sold to the customer in a legally
correct way.
The original receipt with the
.
customer's address, date of pur-
chase, model and product desig-
nation is presented as proof of
purchase. The product must have
been purchased within the EC.
When starting or operating the
starter switch take care as stipulat-
ed by the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Ensure that your feet are far
enough away from the cutting tool.
When starting or switching on the
engine, the machine should not be
tilted unless the machine has to be
raised during the process. In this
case only tilt it as far as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side
away from you.
Do not start the engine when
you are standing in front of the
discharge duct.
Keep your fingers and feet away
from the cutting tool!
Never lift or carry a machine with
the engine running.
Each time you have to work
on the machine or leave it
or top it up, always switch off
the engine.
If you strike an obstacle when
working, please disable the
machine. Remove the spark plug.
Remove the obstacle, check the
The product was handled proper-
.
ly and according to the recom-
mendations in the operating
instructions. It is essential that the
product has been maintained
and cleaned according to the
information in the operating
instructions. No attempt to disas-
semble or repair the product has
been made by either the buyer or
an unauthorised third party.
It must be ensured that only
.
original replacement parts and
original accessories approved
by the manufacturer are used.
There may be an increased risk
of consequential damage and
accidents if non-original parts or
non-original accessories are
used. This warranty does not
cover consequential damages.
The product must be either taken
.
directly or sent with postage paid
to an authorised service centre.
equipment for any damage and
have it repaired if necessary.
If the equipment begins to vibrate
strongly, remove the spark plug
and ascertain the cause.
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Taking a Break
Never leave the equipment
unattended. If you stop work,
switch the machine off and
remove the spark plug.
If you stop work to go to a dif-
ferent work area, it is essential
to turn the equipment off and
remove the spark plug.
Beware of Environmental
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Influences
Never use the equipment in the rain
or in damp, wet conditions.
Comply with local quiet periods in
your community!
As a user of the appliance, you are
responsible for Third parties in your
range of action.
The original receipt must be sent
with the product.
The warranty does not cover
.
damage from misuse, abuse,
use of unsuitable, non-original or
unauthorised interchangeable
parts, replacement parts or acces-
sories, as well as improper main-
tenance and cleaning.
The products contain various com-
ponents that are subject to normal
or use-related wear. The warranty
does not extend to these wearing
parts.
In particular the following compo-
nents relating to this product are
excluded:
Blades / blade bar / drive belt /
care roller / blade roller /
lower blade / cutting plate /
cutting line / cutting head cover /
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