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Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while
you are working.
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Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
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Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body.
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Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
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When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
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Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
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Always lay the product on the ground when you are
not using it.
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Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
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Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop
the product immediately. Disconnect the spark plug
cap from the spark plug. Check that the product is
not damaged. Repair any damage.
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If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
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Always wear protective boots.
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Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
trousers.
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Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
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Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder
level.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
In this section the product's safety features, its purpose
and how checks and maintenance should be carried out
to ensure that it operates correctly. See instructions
Symbols on the attachment on page
under the heading
2 to find where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the product can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if product maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a product with
defective safety components. The product's
safety equipment must be inspected and
maintained as described in this section. If
your product fails any of these checks,
contact your service agent to get it repaired.
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