or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting
attachment. However, do not use the product unless
you are able to call for help in the event of an
accident.
•
Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose
objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel
wire, string, etc., that could be thrown out or become
wrapped around the cutting attachment.
•
Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles
(roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case
you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
•
Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all times.
Do not overreach.
•
Deactivate the product before you move to another
area. Attach the transport guard when the product is
not in use.
•
Never put the product down unless you have
deactivated it and removed the battery. Do not leave
the product unsupervised when it is switched on.
•
Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body
come in contact with the cutting attachment when
the product is activated.
•
If anything jams in the blades while you operate
the product, stop and deactivate the product. Make
sure that the cutting attachment stops completely.
Remove the battery before you clean, inspect or
repair the product and/or the blades.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
attachment until it has stopped completely when the
product is deactivated.
•
Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out when you cut. Do not cut to close to the ground
where stones and other objects can be thrown out.
•
Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear
approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting
attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etcetera, can be
thrown up into the eyes which can cause blindness
or serious injury.
•
Listen out for warning signals or shouts when
you wear hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the product stops.
•
Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
•
Hold the product with your two hands. Do not cut
above shoulder height.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
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occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
•
Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
•
Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor,
you must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
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Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
•
Use sturdy non-slip boots or shoes.
•
Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
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