f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust
related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
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power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional safety instruction grass trimmer:
• Keep the area you are working in clean and
tidy.
• Avoid operating the trimmer in rain or wet
environments especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
• Work only in daylight or in good artificial light
• Do not use power tools where there is a risk of
fire or explosion - i.e. near flammable liquids or
gases. Power tools create sparks, which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
• Always wear long heavy trousers, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery,
short trousers, sandals and never work
barefoot.
• Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders
when operating the machine
• Don't overreach and keep the balance at all
times, always be sure of the footing on slopes
and to walk, never run.
• Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
• Never work with this trimmer while people,
especially children or pets are nearby
• Do not put hands or feet near the cutting
system.
• Never fit metal cutting elements to this
trimmer.
• Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.