Symbols on the device
Read and take note of the operating
manual belonging to the machine!
Caution, danger !
Read through the operating
manual carefully before us-
ing the device.
Do not leave the device in wet con-
ditions. Do not work in the rain.
Wear personal protective equip-
ment. Basically, wear protective
goggles or, even better, face
protection, ear protection, safety
helmet, cut-protection working
clothes, cut-protection gloves, and
cut-protection safety boots with
anti-slip soles.
Caution! Hot surface.
Risk of burns.
Danger due to materials
blown out of machine! Re-
move persons in the vicinity
from the danger area.
Caution.
Rotating impeller wheel.
Keep hands away.
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Guaranteed sound power level
General notes on safety
•
The device must not be used by people
(including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental faculties or who lack
the necessary experience and/or knowl-
edge - other than they are supervised
by a person responsible for safety or are
being instructed to operate the trimmer
by such a person.
•
Do not stretch the body too far and en-
sure that balance is maintained.
•
The device must not be operated by
children. Laws and local regulations
can determine a minimum age for
use. Likewise, working with the device
should never be allowed for persons
who are not completely familiar with
the operating instructions.
•
The user is responsible for accidents
and risks to other people and their
property.
Working with the device:
Familiarise yourself with all the
unit's parts and correct operation
of the unit before you start working
with it. Make sure that you can im-
mediately switch off the unit in an
emergency. Improper use of the
unit may lead to serious injury.
CAUTION: How to avoid accidents
and injuries:
The personal protective equipment pro-
tects your own health and the health of
others and ensures trouble-free operation
of the device.
•
Wear suitable working clothes such
as robust footwear with anti-slip soles,
rugged, long trousers, gloves, protec-
tive goggles and hearing protection.
Do not use the device if you are
barefoot or are wearing open sandals.
Wear respiratory protection if you are
working in a dusty environment. Wear
a dust mask.
•
In very dry conditions, dampen the
surface slightly in order to reduce the
strain from dust.
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