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► Remove the activation key with even, steady pressure.
► Store the activation key away from the trimmer in a safe
place that is inaccessible to children and other
unauthorized users.
14 Switching the Trimmer On and Off
14.1 Switching On
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the cutting attachment, @ 5.7.2. Do not touch
the cutting attachment while the activation key is inserted.
Never touch the moving cutting attachment with your hand
or any part of your body, @ 5.7.4.
WARNING
Never operate your trimmer if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.5. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your trimmer, @ 5.4. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control, always
hold the trimmer with both hands when you are working,
@ 5.7.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the trimmer with one hand firmly
on the rear or control handle and the other hand firmly on
the front or loop handle.
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14 Switching the Trimmer On and Off
To switch the trimmer on:
► Insert the activation key.
► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (2).
The retaining latch can be released and will stay in the
unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index finger.
The cutting attachment will start moving.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch
are pressed at the same time.
14.2 Switching Off
WARNING
The cutting attachment will continue to move for a short
while after the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or
fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting
attachment. To reduce the risk of personal injury from
unintended activation or unauthorized use, switch off the
motor, ensure the cutting attachment has stopped and
remove the activation key before transporting or putting the
trimmer down.
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