Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Garden GROOm Midi Manual De Instrucciones

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Do not work in potentially explosive atmospheres containing flammable liquids, gases, or dusts
using electrical tools.
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Keep away children and people with physical, sensory, and mental limitations whilst using the
electrical tool.

Electrical safety

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The appliance must be connected only to mains sockets that have been properly installed. The
mains socket must still be accessible after the connection has been made. The mains supply must
comply with the technical data for the appliance. The plug may not be changed in any manner.
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The connector plug of the electric tool must fit in the socket. The plug may not be modified in
any way. Do not use any adapter plugs together with electric tools with protective earthing.
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Keep electric tools away from rain or moisture.
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Do not use the cord for purposes other than the intended one such as for carrying the electric
tool, hanging it up or for pulling the plug out of the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts of the device. Keep the cord away from the cutting area.
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If you are working with an electric tool outdoors, only use extension cords, which are also
suitable for outdoor use.
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If working with the electric tool in a moist environment cannot be avoided, use a fault-current
circuit breaker.

Personal safety

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Keep children away from the packaging materials. There is a danger of suffocation!
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Be careful, pay attention to what you are doing, and work sensibly with the electrical tool. Do
not use the electrical tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
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Do not work above eye level.
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Pay attention to a sufficient safety distance.
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Wear non-slipping, resistant work gloves that help you hold the handles securely.
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Wear as / in addition to personal safety equipment always safety goggles as well as a mask
and hearing protection.
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Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the electrical tool is switched off before you connect it to
the power supply and/or battery and before you pick it up or carry it.
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Avoid an abnormal posture. Make sure you are standing stably and keep your balance at all
times.
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Wear suitable clothing: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes with nonslipping soles.
Do not wear clothing that is too wide or short or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts.
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If dust extraction and collection equipment can be mounted, make sure that they are connected
and used properly.
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Keep all body parts away from the cutting blades. Do not try to remove cuttings or hold onto
the material being cut while the blades are running. Remove jammed cuttings only when the
appliance is shut off.
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Carry the device by the handle when the blades are at a standstill.
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Wait until the electrical tool has come to a standstill before putting it down.
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Heavy protective clothing can lead to fast tiring and possibly to a heatstroke. Perform heavy
work in the early morning or later evening hours when the temperature is not as high.
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Familiarise yourself with the appliance before first use. Especially make sure you know how to
switch it off.
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Keep all body parts away from the cutting head during activation.
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