Safety Information - MTD GT40 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety information

Danger levels of warning information
The following danger levels are used in this instruc-
tion manual to indicate potentially dangerous
situations:
A dangerous situation is highly likely and,
if the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in slight or minor injuries.
A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not
avoided will result in property damage.
Safety information content
Type and source of the danger!
ÂConsequences of non-observation
¾ Measure for preventing the danger
Protection of yourself and others
¾ For safety reasons, children or persons who
are not familiar with the instruction manual
and operation of the trimmer, must not use
it. The minimum age of users may be defined by
local or national legislation.
¾ Do not operate the trimmer when there are
people (especially children) or animals in the
immediate vicinity. Ensure children do not play
with the trimmer.
¾ Stop using the device if persons (especially
children) or animals are nearby.
DANGER !
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Attention!
DANGER !
Safety information
¾ This device must not be used by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or with inadequate expe-
rience or insufficient knowledge. Likewise
persons must be familiar with this instruction
manual before using the device. The minimum
age for using the device may be specified by
local or national legislation.
¾ Cleaning and servicing may not be carried out
by children.
¾ Only switch the motor on if your feet and
hands are at a safe distance from the cutting
element.
¾ Always remove the power pack from the
device if you are leaving it unattended or
removing a blockage.
¾ Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
as well as other appropriate personal protec-
tive equipment (safety glasses, ear defenders,
safety gloves etc.) when working with the
trimmer. The wearing of personal protective
equipment minimises the risk of injury. Do not
wear loose clothing, etc., which could be caught
by the cutting tool.
¾ The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents, injuries to other people or damage to
their property.
Before use
¾ Before use, make sure you are familiar with
the trimmer, its functions and controls.
¾ Do not use any trimmer whose switch is de-
fective and which can no longer be switched
on or off. It must be repaired by a qualified
expert or workshop.
¾ Never use a device with damaged or missing
guards or covers. They must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified expert or workshop.
¾ Before use, make sure that the lawn is free
from branches, stones, wire etc. and look out
for such objects the whole time when trim-
ming.
¾ Before making adjustments to the device or
cleaning it, switch it off and remove the power
pack.
¾ Read and observe the operating instructions
of the power pack and the charger.
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