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The appliance and cutting tools must be regularly 
and properly inspected and maintained. Damage 
must be repaired by a specialist workshop. 
Use only accessories recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Let your device repaired only by qualied 
personnel and only with original spare parts. 
This will ensure that the safety of the device is 
maintained.
Make sure that the cutting tool is stationary, 
when the engine is at idle mode.
Check this regularly and do not use the machine, 
if you see a movement in idle mode. Take the 
machine to a specialist workshop for checking 
and repairing. The adjustment of the idle speed 
should also be done only in a specialist workshop.
CAUTION: The cutting tool rotates for a few 
seconds after switching o the machine.
Lay down the appliance only after the cutting 
tool has come to a standstill and the engine has 
been switched o.
Replace a damaged cutting tool with a new one 
immediately.
Always use only the original thread.
Never use a metal wire instead of the nylon 
thread.
The appliance and cutting tools must be regularly 
and properly inspected and maintained. Damage 
must be repaired by a specialist workshop.
Use only accessories recommended by the 
manufacturer. The use of accessories, especially 
cutting accessories and protective devices, which 
are not recommended by the manufacturer, can 
lead to serious injuries and property damage. 
Let your device to be repaired only by qualied 
personnel and only with original spare parts. 
This will ensure that the safety of the device is 
maintained.
Kickback – blowback
When working with metal cutting knives, it may 
lead to a blowback of the whole device or to a 
sudden forward movement, if solid objects (trees, 
twigs, stones, or the like) are touched.
This blowback occurs without warning and 
can lead to loss of control over the device and 
endanger the user and bystanders. There is 
special hazard looming in areas where visual 
inspection is dicult and there is dense 
vegetation.
So please maintain control in the event of a 
blowback
• Always hold the device rmly with both hands 
while working.
• Make sure that you are standing securely. Keep 
your feet comfortably spread and always count 
on a possible blowback.
• Do not overestimate yourself and maintain 
balance at all times while working.
• Before you begin to cut, the cutting blade 
should have reached full working speed.
Stones and rubble could be thrown up while 
clearing vegetation and cause severe injuries.
Make sure that the protective hood is securely 
mounted.
If rotating parts (cutting knives) are improperly 
fastened, this can lead to serious accidents. 
Before starting work, check the cutting blade for 
tightness.
Other risks
Even if you operate this device properly, there 
will still be other risks. The following risks may 
occur in connection with the style and design 
of this power tool:
1. Health risks, which resulted due to hand-arm