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Precautionary measures
Work area
• Do not expose the trimmer to rain. Do not
use the trimmer in damp or wet conditions.
• Only use the trimmer in daylight or good
artificial light.
Personal protection
• Wear suitable shoes or boots to protect your
feet. Do not operate the trimmer wearing
open-toed sandals or when barefoot.
• Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
Using your trimmer
•
Be sure that the trimmer is switched off before
connecting it to the mains supply.
•
Stay alert at all times. Take care with what you
are doing. Use common sense.
•
Do not operate the trimmer when you are tired.
• If the trimmer begins to vibrate abnormally,
switch it off and remove the plug from the
socket. Allow rotating parts to stop then inspect
the trimmer for damage and loose parts.
•
Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from
the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• If the main cable becomes damaged during
use, switch off the trimmer and disconnect
the plug from the mains immediately. Do not
touch the mains cable before disconnecting
from the mains.