Bosch ART 24 Manual Original página 12

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Maintain trimmers with care. Check for misalignment
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or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the operation of the
machine. Have damaged parts repaired before using
the machine. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained machines.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
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tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the machine, accessories, application tools, etc.
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according to these instructions. Take the working con-
ditions and the work to be performed into account.
Use of machines for operations different from those in-
tended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
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free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
Service
Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair per-
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son using only identical replacement parts. This en-
sures that the safety of your machine is maintained.
Operation
The operator must use the product in accordance with the
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regulations. The local conditions must be taken into ac-
count. When working, pay attention to other people, es-
pecially to children.
Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or
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mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or know-
ledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the product.
Application
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly
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with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The
garden tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Always wait until the machine has come to a complete
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stop before placing it down.
Never operate the machine with a defective protection
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guard/cover or without safety device. Ensure that these
are properly mounted. Never use the garden tool when in-
complete or after unauthorised changes.
Never operate the machine if the cord is damaged or
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worn.
Never replace non-metallic cutting elements with metal
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cutting elements.
Never repair the garden tool yourself unless you are quali-
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fied to do so.
Other persons and animals should remain or be kept a
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suitable distance away when using the garden tool. The
operator is responsible for third parties in the work area.
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Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before
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touching it. The cutting head continues to rotate after the
trimmer is switched off; a rotating cutting head can cause
injury.
Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the trimmer in bad weather conditions
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especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the effi-
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ciency of performance.
When transporting, switch the garden tool off and pull the
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mains plug.
Always ensure a safe working position when working with
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the trimmer. Always keep your hands and feet at a safe
distance from rotating parts.
Take care when placing product on floor, as it may be-
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come a trip hazard.
Remove the mains plug before replacing the spool.
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Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
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Always wear gloves when cleaning product or replacing
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cutting means.
Be careful of injuries from the blade used for cutting the
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cutting line. After feeding cutting line, always return the
trimmer to a horizontal working position before switching
on.
Switch the garden tool off and remove the plug from the
socket:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended for any
period of time
– before replacing the cutting line
– if the cable is tangled,
– before cleaning or working on the trimmer
– before storing the trimmer
Store the product in a secure, dry place out of the reach
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of children. Do not place other objects on top of the
product.
Electrical Safety
Switch the machine off and pull the mains plug before ac-
tuating the manual-feed button. This button should only
be used in the event of an obstruction of the cutting line.
Warning! Switch the product off and pull the
mains plug before any maintenance or
cleaning. The same applies when the mains
cable is damaged, cut or entangled.
Your product is double insulated for safety and requires no
earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz
(for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Contact
your Bosch Service Centre for details. If in doubt contact a
qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch Service Centre.
For increased electrical safety use a Residual Current Device
(RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Al-
ways check your RCD every time you use it.
Keep the supply cables away from moving hazardous parts
and avoid damage to the cables; this can lead to contact with
live parts.
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