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source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying 
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the 
switch or energising power tools that have the switch 
on invites accidents.
 ■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to 
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal 
injury.
 ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 
at all times. This enables better control of the power in 
unexpected situations.
 ■ 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.
 ■ 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.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
 ■ 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. 
 ■ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled 
with switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
 ■ 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.
 ■ 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.
 ■ 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.
 ■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are 
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
 ■ 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 power tool for operations 
different from those intended could result in a 
hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
 ■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the 
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type 
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 
another battery pack.
 ■ Use power tools only with specifically designated 
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may 
create a risk of injury and fire.
 ■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, 
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can 
make a connection from one terminal to another. 
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause 
burns or a fire.
 ■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact 
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid 
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. 
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or 
burns.
SERVICE
 ■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair 
person using only identical replacement parts. This 
will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
STRING TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
 ■ Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of 
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
 ■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the 
instructions to use the product.
 ■ Use the product in daylight or with good artificial light.
 ■ Avoid using on wet grass.
 ■ Do not walk backwards when using the product.
 ■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. 
Overreaching can result in loss of balance. Always be 
sure of your footing on slopes. Walk, never run.
 ■ Avoid using the product in bad weather conditions 
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
 ■ Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m away from 
the area of operation. Stop the product if anyone enters 
the area.
 ■ Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.
 ■ Do not use the product with damaged guards or without 
guards in place.
 ■ Do not fit a metal replacement line.
 ■ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all 
times, especially when switching on the motor.
 ■ Beware, the cutting elements continue to rotate after 
the motor is switched off.
 ■ Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Clear 
debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign 
objects from the work area before starting operation.