2 – English
WARNING!
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
offire,electricshockandpersonalinjury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
beforeusingthisproduct.Followallsafetyinstructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedindividualstousethis
unit.
Checktheworkareabeforeeachuse.Removeallobjects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
canbethrownorbecomeentangledinthemachine.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwithsideshieldsmarkedto
complywithANSIZ87.1.Followingthisrulewillreduce
theriskofseriouspersonalinjury.
UseSafetyGlasses–Alwaysusefaceordustmaskif
operationisdusty.
Protectyourlungs.Wearafaceordustmaskiftheop-
erationisdusty.Followingthisrulewillreducetherisk
ofseriouspersonalinjury.
DressProperly–Useofrubberglovesandsubstantial
footwearisrecommendedwhenworkingoutdoors.Wear
heavy,longpants,longsleeves,boots,andgloves.Do
not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or
gobarefoot.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.They
canbecaughtinmovingparts.Securelonghairabove
shoulderleveltoprevententanglementinmovingparts.
Keep children away – Keep all bystanders, children, and
petsatleast50ft.away.
Stayalert– Watch what youaredoing. Use common
sense.Donotoperatethisunitwhenyouaretired,ill,
upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or med-
ication.
Donotoperateinpoorlighting.
Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfromanymovingpart.
Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust.Powertools create sparks whichmayignite the
dustorfumes.
Avoidbody contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes,radiators,ranges,andrefrigerators.Thereisan
increasedriskofelectricshockifyourbodyisgrounded.
AvoidDangerousEnvironments–Don’texposeappliance
orstringtrimmertorainorwetconditions.Waterentering
an appliance or string trimmer will increase the risk of
electricshock.
UseRightAppliance–Donotuseapplianceforanyjob
exceptthatforwhichitisintended.
Don’tForceAppliance–Itwilldothejobbetterandwith
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
wasdesigned.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protectivefootwearthat willprotectyourfeetandim-
proveyourfootingonslipperysurfaces.
Donotoverreach–Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Over-
reachingcanresultinlossofbalance.
Avoidaccidentalstarting–Besureswitchtriggerisin
thelockedoroffpositionbeforeinsertingbatterypack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invitesaccidents.
Donotusetoolifswitchtriggerdoesnotturnitonoroff.
Anytoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchtrigger
isdangerousandmustberepaired.
Disconnect trimmer – Disconnect battery pack from the
appliancebeforestoring,servicing,orchangingaccesso-
riessuchascuttingline.Suchpreventivesafetymeasures
reducetheriskofstartingthetoolaccidentally.
Useonlyidenticalmanufacturer’sreplacementpartsand
accessories.Useofanyotherpartsmaycreateahazard
orcauseproductdamage.
Maintain appliance with care – Replace string head if
cracked,chipped,ordamagedinanyway.Besurethe
stringheadisproperlyinstalledandsecurelyfastened.
Failuretodosocancauseseriousinjury.Followinstruc-
tions for lubrication and changing accessories. Keep
handlesdry,clean,andfreefromgreaseandoil.
CheckDamagedParts–Beforefurtheruseoftheap-
pliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properlyandperformitsfunction.Checkforalignment
ofmovingparts,bindingofmovingparts,breakageof
parts, mounting and any other condition that may effect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
shouldbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorized
servicecenterunlessindicatedelsewhereinthismanual.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromcuttingarea.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properlyandsecurelyattached.
Useonlythemanufacturer’sreplacementstringinthe
cuttinghead.Donotuseanyothercuttingattachment,
forexample,metalwire,rope,orthelike.Toinstallany
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Neveroperateunitwithoutthegrassdeflectorinplace
andingoodcondition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS