ET 1000
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ENGLISH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safe operating practices ..................... 1
2. Avvertenze di sicurezza ..................... 1
3. Istruzioni di montaggio .......................... 2
4. Istruzioni d'uso ..................................... 2
5. interventi di manutenzione / riparazione3
6. Diagnostica ........................................... 4
7. Caratteristiche Tecniche ...................... 4
EU Conformity Declaration ........................ 49
1. SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
USE THE UNIT CORRECTLY
This unit is intended exclusively:
n for use in accordance with the descrip-
tions and safety instructions specified in
this operating manual,
n for use in the garden,
n for mowing lawn edges and small or in-
accessible grassy areas ( e.g. under
bushes).
This unit is not permitted for any other use.
The user is liable for any injury to third par-
ties or damage to their property.
Operate the unit only in the delivered techni-
cal condition as stipulated by the manufac-
turer.
Any unauthorised changes to the unit will
exempt the manufacturer from liability for
any resulting damage.
2. SAFETY WARNINGS
n Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and proper use of the
unit.
n Children and adolescents (<16 years old)
must not manipulate unit, except for ado-
lescents in training and under the super-
vision of a specialist.
n Keep all bystanders at least 5 m away
from the unit during operation.
n Make sure there are no branches or
stones etc. in the way of the cord or the
cutting blade, before starting up the
appliance.
n Use the unit only in daylight or good
artificial light.
n Be aware of the risk of injury ta the head,
hands and feet.
n When working with the unit, always
wear sturdy, rubber-soled footwear and
body protection appropriate to operation
of the unit.
n When working with the unit, use the
safety attachments supplied.
n Before starting, adjust the handle to your
size.
n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
n All interventions, whether for
maintenance, repair or for changing
cutting head or safety attachments, must
be undertaken with the motor stopped.
n Frequently inspect the condition of the
cutting head, All damaged parts must
immediately be replaced.
n Follow all the required precautions when
undertaking replacement.
n Use only replacement parts
recommended by the manufacturer.
n All guards must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
n Caution-Danger! Cutting head is still
running.
n Keep unit clean of vegetation and other
materials.
n Keep connecting wires away from the
tools.
n Turn off the unit and pull the main plug
before set-up or cleaning of the unit, and
before testing for tangled or damaged
wires.
n The connecting wires must be inspected
regularly for signs of damage or age.
n The unit must not be used if the
connecting wires are not in perfect
condition.
n Maintenance/servicing and cleaning of
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
FOR 23OV APPLIANCES USING 0-6 AMPS
Wire size (mm
2
) 1,2 1,6 1,6 2,0
Cord length (m) 7 15 30 45
Attention!
Observe the
following safety
warnings.
Read operator’s
manual.
Wear head, eye
and ear
protection.
Keep
bystanders at
least 15 m away
from unit during
operation.
If the electric
cord is
damaged
remove plug
from socket and
replace it.
Do not operate
unit in rain.
Ignition/Power
Switch On/Start/
Run
Ignition/Power
Switch off or
stop.
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