maintenance must not be car-
ried out by children.
• Never start up the implement
while other people, but espe-
cially children and domestic
pets, are in the vicinity.
• Check the area on which the
implement is to be used. Re-
move all stones, sticks, wire
and other foreign bodies that
could be caught up and flung
out.
Never use the implement to
level out uneven patches.
• Always wear appropriate pro-
tective work clothes and firm
shoes with non-slip soles,
strong long trousers, ear de-
fenders and goggles. Never
operate the implement while
bare footed or when wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing
loose clothing with hanging
cords or ties.
The protective devices and
your personal protective
equipment will protect yourself
and other people and ensure
that the equipment can be
smoothly operated
• Never operate the implement
if it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modified without the
consent of the manufacturer.
Never work with damaged or
missing protective devices
(e.g. starting lever, unlocking
knob, impact protector). Never
disengage protective devices
(e.g. by tying the starting
lever).This ensures that the
equipment remains safe.
• Before starting the equipment,
ensure that no objects or
branches are pushed into the
blade opening, that the equip-
ment is standing stably and
that the workspace is tidy and
not blocked.
Check the condition of your ex-
tension cable and the connect-
ing cable of your equipment.
Use the necessary protective
equipment. There is a risk of
injury.
• If your equipment vibrates or
emits unusual noises when
switched on, disconnect the
plug from the socket and
check the cutting cylinder.
Ensure that no remains of
chopped matter are block-
ing the cutting cylinder or
jammed between the blades. If
you find no problems, return the
equipment to a customer ser-
vice centre.
• If the blades no longer cut
correctly or if the motor is
overloaded, check all the
parts of your equipment and
replace the worn parts. If a
more extensive repair is re-
quired, contact a customer
service centre.
• Use the machine in the rec-
ommended position and on a
solid, flat surface only.
• Do not operate the machine
on paved or gravelled areas
where material flung out can
cause injuries.
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