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Original Instructions
■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while
operating the product. If working in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects, head
protection must be worn.
■ The use of hearing protection may restrict
the operator’s ability to hear warning sounds.
Pay particular attention to potential hazards
around and inside the working area.
■ Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
short trousers, or jewellery of any kind. Do
not use the product with bare feet.
■ Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
■ The small blade fitted to the lawn guard is
designed to trim the newly extended line
to the correct length for safe and optimum
performance. The blade is very sharp.
Do not touch the blade, particularly when
cleaning the product.
■ Always ensure that ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
■ Before use and after any impact, check
that there are no damaged parts on the
product. A defective switch or any part that
is damaged or worn should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
■ Make sure that the cutting head attachment
is properly installed and securely fastened.
■ Make sure that all guards, deflectors, and
handles are properly and securely attached.
■ Do not modify the product in any way. This may
increase the risk of injury to yourself or others.
■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement cutting
line. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
■ Immediately turn off the product and remove
the battery pack in the event of an accident
or breakdown. Do not operate the product
again until it has been fully checked by an
authorised service centre.
WARNING! Ensure that the line cut-off
blade in the guard is properly positioned and
secured before each use.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNINGS
■
In addition to the above rules, these
additional instructions are appropriate when
using the product in brushcutter mode.
■ Use heavy-duty gloves while installing or
removing the blades. Blades have sharp edges.
■ Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade
when it is rotating.
■ A moving blade can cause severe injury.
Maintain proper control of the product with
both hands until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
■ Replace any blade that has been damaged.
Always make sure that the blade is installed
correctly and securely fastened before each use.
■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement
TRI-ARC blade. Do not use any other
cutting attachment.
■ Never cut any material that is over 13 mm
in diameter.
■ The brushcutter is fitted with a harness.
Carefully adjust the harness to fit
comfortably and to help support the weight
of the product at your right side.
■ Identify the quick-release mechanism, and
practice using it before you start using
the product. The correct use of the quick-
release mechanism may prevent serious
injury in case of an emergency. Never wear
additional clothing or anything over the
harness that restricts access to the quick-
release mechanism.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector
before storing the product or during
transportation. Always remove the blade
protector before using the product. If not
removed, the blade protector could become
a thrown object as the blade begins to turn.
■ Exercise extreme caution when using the
blade with the product. Blade thrust is the
reaction that may occur when the spinning
blade contacts anything that it cannot cut.
This contact may cause the blade to stop for
an instant and suddenly “thrust” the product
away from the object that was hit. This
reaction can be violent enough to cause
the operator to lose control of the product.
Blade thrust may occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. Blade
thrust is more likely to occur in areas where
it is difficult to see the material being cut.
■ For cutting ease and safety, approach the
weeds being cut from the right to the left. In
the event that an unexpected object or woody
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