Safety Information - Wolf Garten LT 25 eM Manual De Instrucciones

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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 working if you notice any people
(especially children) or pets nearby.
¾ This device must not be used by children
or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or with inadequate
experience 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 wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
as well as other appropriate personal
protective 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
accidents, 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 defective 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
trimming.
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¾ Before making adjustments to the device or
cleaning it, switch off the device and remove
the operating arm in which the power pack is
permanently installed.
¾ Read and observe the operating instructions
of the charger and the operating arm in which
the power pack is permanently installed.
Tips for use
¾ Beware of injuries to the feet and hand
caused by the cutting element.
¾ Always remove the operating arm from the
device:
- Whenever you leave the device unattended.
- Before removing blockages.
- Before checking cleaning or working on the de-
vice.
- After impacting a foreign body to check the device
for damage.
- For immediate checking if the device starts to vi-
brate excessively.
¾ Do not use the device in potentially explosive
atmospheres containing flammable liquids,
gases or dusts. The trimmer may create sparks,
which could ignite the dust or vapours.
¾ Never leave the trimmer unattended during
breaks and store it in a secure location.
¾ Hold the trimmer parallel to the lawn when
switching on, otherwise there is a risk of
injury.
¾ Also when working maintain a safe distance
relative to the rotating line.
¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line.
¾ Do not injure yourself on the line cutter. After
pulling out new line, always hold the device in
its normal working position before you switch
it on.
¾ Always hold on to the device with both hands
during operation. One hand holds the handle,
the other hand holds the operating arm in the
cased area or the optionally available middle
handle.
¾ Wear suitable safety goggles and ear
defenders!
¾ Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are
standing securely and that you maintain your
balance at all times. Pay particular attention, if
you are working on a slope. Do not run, rather
walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure
that you can maintain better control of the device
if unexpected situations occur.
¾ Take extra care if you are walking backwards.
Risk of tripping!
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