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4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ These situations can abruptly decelerate or stop rotation
of the cutting attachment and cause the cutting
attachment to be thrown to the right or in the direction of
the user (black arrow). The user can lose control of the
trimmer. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands.
► Use the working techniques described in this instruction
manual.
► Do not use the black area for cutting.
► Use a combination of cutting attachment, deflector and
carrying system recommended in this instruction
manual.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
► Cut with the motor running at full speed.
4.10 Transporting
WARNING
￭ The gearbox can get hot during operation. There is a risk
of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gearbox.
￭ The trimmer may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the
transport guard.
► Secure the trimmer with lashing straps or a net to
prevent it turning over and moving.
￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Carry the trimmer properly balanced by the drive tube
with the cutting attachment behind you.
4.11 Storing
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a trimmer and can be seriously injured.
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the
transport guard.
► Store the trimmer out of the reach of children.
￭ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the
trimmer and metal components. This can damage the
trimmer.
► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condition.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The cutting attachment can start rotating unintentionally if
the engine is running during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. This can result in burn injuries.
► Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
￭ The gearbox can get hot during operation. There is a risk
of burn injuries.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment
and the cutting attachment. If the trimmer, deflector and
► Do not touch a hot gearbox.
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