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away when using the garden tool.
The operator is responsible for third
parties in the work area.
u Wait until the cutting head has com-
pletely stopped before touching it.
The cutting head continues to rotate
after the trimmer is switched off; a
rotating cutting head can cause in-
jury.
u Work only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
u Avoid operating the trimmer in bad
weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
u Operating the trimmer in wet grass
decreases the efficiency of perform-
ance.
u When transporting, switch the
garden tool off and pull the mains
plug.
u Always ensure a safe working posi-
tion when working with the trimmer.
Always keep your hands and feet at a
safe distance from rotating parts.
u Take care when placing product on
floor, as it may become a trip hazard.
u Remove the mains plug before repla-
cing the spool.
u Inspect and maintain the trimmer
regularly.
u Always wear gloves when cleaning
product or replacing cutting means.
u Be careful of injuries from the blade
used for cutting the cutting line.
After feeding cutting line, always re-
turn the trimmer to a horizontal
working position before switching
on.
Switch the garden tool off and remove
the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
unattended for any period of time
– before replacing the cutting line
– if the cable is tangled,
– before cleaning or working on the
trimmer
– before storing the trimmer
u Store the product in a secure, dry
place out of the reach of children. Do
not place other objects on top of the
product.
Electrical Safety
u Switch the machine off and pull
the mains plug before actuating
the manual-feed button. This but-
ton should only be used in the
event of an obstruction of the cut-
ting line.
Warning! Switch the
product off and pull the
mains plug before any main-
tenance or cleaning. The same ap-
plies when the mains cable is dam-
aged, cut or entangled.
Your product is double insulated for
safety and requires no earth connec-
tion. The operating voltage is 230V
AC, 50Hz (for non-EU countries
220V, 240V as applicable). Contact
your Bosch Service Centre for details.
If in doubt contact a qualified electri-
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