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Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with information
on damage and injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction is
explained at the place of the exclama-
tion mark) with information on preventing
damage.
Help symbols with information on im-
proving tool handling.
General safety notes
Warning! Improper use of this tool
may lead to serious injury. Read this
instruction manual carefully before you
startworkingwiththetool,andfamil-
iarise yourself with its controls. Keep
the manual in a safe place and pass it
on to any subsequent owner to ensure
that the information it contains is al-
ways available.
Please read the following safety guide-
linesinordertoavoidriskofre,electric
shock,personalinjuryanddamageto
objects:
Preparation:
• Forsafetyreasons,donotallowchildren
or young people under 16 or anyone not
familiarised with this instruction manual to
use the tool.
• Neverusethetoolwhileothers,especially
childrenorpets,arecloseby.
• Familiariseyourselfwithhandlingthetool
and pay attention to all possible dangers
that may be overheard while working with
the tool.
• Checktheterrainonwhichyouwillbeus-
ingthetool,andremovestones,sticks,
wires or other foreign objects that may be
caught up and spun off.
• Wearproperworkingclothes,suchasrm
footwear with non-slip soles and strong
long trousers. Do not use the tool barefoot
or wearing open-toed sandals.
• Topreventinjuryfromthetines,only
switch the tool on in its working position.
• Examinethetoolbeforehandeverytime
you use it. Do not use the tool when the
safety components (such as the power
safetycatchorguard),cuttingpartsor
boltsaremissing,wornordamaged.In
particular,checkthemainscableand
dead-man lever for damage.
• Onlyreplacedamagedboltsortinesin
complete sets to prevent imbalance.
• Onlyusereplacementandaccessory
parts delivered and recommended by the
manufacturer. Using foreign parts will im-
mediately lead to loss of guarantee.
Working with the tool:
Keep your hands and feet away from
thetineswhileworking,especially
when starting up the tool – injury haz-
ard!
• Observeanynoise-preventionregulations
and local by-laws. Using the tool may be
limited or prohibited on certain days such
asSundaysorpublicholidays,orduring
certaintimesoftheday(midday,atnight)
or in certain areas (such as at health spas
and hospitals).
• Donotusethetooltochopupstonesor
tilllawnsoil,assuchusemaydamagethe
tool.
• Donotusethetoolinrain,foulweatheror
damp surroundings (such as near garden
ponds or swimming pools). Only use in
daylight or good lighting conditions.
• Besensible.Donotusethetoolifyouare
tiredoreasilydistracted,oraftertheuse
of alcohol or medicines. Take a break as
soon as you need one.
• Makesurethatyouarestandingrmly
whenusingthetool,especiallyonslopes.