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Preparation:
• Do not allow the use of this
equipment by children or others
who are unfamiliar with these
operating instructions. Local
regulations may specify the
minimum age of the operator.
• Do not use the equipment when
people and particularly children
or pets are nearby. Children
must not play with the device.
• The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
• Check the terrain on which the
equipment is to be used and
remove stones, sticks, wires and
other foreign objects that could
become caught and thrown up.
• Wear suitable work clothing
such as stable shoes with non-
slip soles and robust, long trou-
sers. Do not use the equipment
when barefoot or when wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing
loose clothing or clothing with
hanging cords or belts.
• Before each use, carry out a
visual inspection of the equip-
ment. Do not use the equipment
if protective devices (e.g. colli-
sion guard or grass bag), parts
of the cutting device or bolts
are missing, worn or damaged.
To avoid imbalance, damaged
tools and bolts are to be re-
placed only in sets.
• Take care with equipment that
has several cutting tools, as the
movement of one blade may
result in the rotation of the other
blades.
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• Use only spare parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of non-original parts
will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
• Worn or damaged information
signs must be replaced.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands
near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!
• Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
• Do not use the equipment in
the rain, in poor weather, in a
damp environment, or on wet
grass. Work only in daylight or
with good lighting.
• Do not work with the equipment
when tired, lacking concentra-
tion or under the infl uence of
alcohol or drugs. Always take
breaks in good time. Take a sen-
sible approach to the work.
• When working, ensure a fi rm
stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.
Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel
on the slope. Do not work on
excessively steep slopes.
• Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.
• Switch on the equipment care-