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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read 
the instruction manual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to 
thesesymbols.
 
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or 
seriousinjury.
 
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or 
seriousinjury.
 
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or 
moderateinjury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to 
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in 
propertydamage.
 
Denotes risk of electricshock.
 
Denotes risk offire.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 
WARNING: When using mains-powered 
appliances, basic safety precautions, including the 
following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of 
fire, electric shock, personal injury and materialdamage.
 
WARNING: When using the machine the 
safety rules must be followed. For your own safety and 
bystanders please read these instructions before operating 
the machine. Please keep the instructions safe for lateruse.
•  Read all of this manual carefully before operating theappliance.
•  The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any 
accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation 
with this appliance other than those recommended in this 
instruction manual may present a risk of personalinjury.
•  Retain this manual for futurereference.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
Training
a )  Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the 
controls and the correct use of themachine.
b )  Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these 
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can 
restrict the age of theoperator.
c )  Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible 
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or 
theirproperty.
Preparation
a )  Before use, always visually inspect the machine for 
damaged, missing or misplaced guards orshields.
b )  Never operate the machine while people, especially 
children, or pets are nearby.
Operation
a )  Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while 
operating themachine.
b )  Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions 
especially when there is a risk oflightning.
c )  Use the machine only in daylight or good artificiallight.
d )  Never operate the machine with damaged guards or 
shields or without guards or shields inplace.
e )  Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are 
away from the cuttingmeans.
f )  Always disconnect the machine from the power 
supply (i.e. remove the plug from the mains, remove the 
disabling device or removable battery)
•  whenever the machine is left unattended;
•  before clearing a blockage;
•  before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
•  after striking a foreign object;
•  whenever the machine starts vibratingabnormally.
g )  Take care against injury to feet and hands from the 
cuttingmeans.
h )  Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear 
ofdebris.
i )  Remove any objects that may cause kickback, such as 
branches androcks.
j )  Check for loose fasteners and damaged parts, such as cracks in 
the cuttingattachment.
Maintenance and Storage
a )  Disconnect the machine from the power supply 
(i.e. remove the plug from the mains, remove the 
disabling device or removable battery) before carrying out 
maintenance or cleaningwork.
b )  Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement 
parts andaccessories.
c )  Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the 
machine repaired only by an authorizedrepairer.