and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c) Do not use blunt or damaged blades. Blunt or
damaged blades increase the risk of jamming or
catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
d) Always maintain good visibility of the
material being cut. Blade thrust is more likely to
occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.
e) If you are approached by another person
while operating the machine, switch the
machine off. There is an increased risk of injury to
other persons being struck by the moving blade in
the event of blade thrust.
4.3
Introduction
• Carefully read the operating instructions.
Familiarise yourself with the controls and the
proper use of the machine.
• Do not allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of
experience and/or knowledge, or persons not
familiar with these instructions to use this
machine. Local regulations may limit the age of
the operator.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the tool.
• The user is responsible for injuries or material
damage to other persons or their property.
• Do not modify the device.
• National regulations may restrict the use of the
machine.
• Additional safety instructions in the operating
manual for the cordless multifunction drive must
be observed.
4.4
Preparation
• Never replace the non-metalling cutting line with
a metallic cutting line. Use only genuine
accessories.
• Remove extension cables out of the range of
action of the machine. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may give the operator an
electric shock.
• Practice all work techniques. Inexperienced
persons are strongly advised to seek competent
advise and guidance from an experienced
person before operating this machine.
4.5
Operation
• Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Avoid using the machine on wet grass.
• Keep the ventilation openings free from foreign
bodies.
• Always use the supplied carry strap/shoulder
strap.
• Avoid adverse body positions. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times, especially when
working on sloped ground.
• Ensure stable footing. If you lose your balance,
immediately let go of the switch.
• Make sure you have the correct working position,
take breaks and change working position.
• Guide the tool only at walking pace.
• Do not mow near steep slopes, ditches or
embankments.
• Watch out for holes, furrows, rocks and other
hidden objects that can cause you to fall.
Remove all obstacles such as stones and
branches
• Always keep the cutting tool close to the ground.
• Never operate the machine with damaged
protective equipment or without protective
equipment (e.g. step limiter, guard, handle).
• Carefully start up the motor according to the
instructions and with your feet far away from the
cutting insert.
• Danger from parts moving hazardously. Do not
touch moving parts. Before any contact, all parts
must have come to a complete standstill and the
battery pack must have been removed.
• Do not put your hands or feet anywhere near or
below rotating parts.
• Switch off the motor and remove battery pack(s).
Ensure that all moving parts have come to a
standstill:
- if you leave the machine unattended;
- before clearing any blockages;
- before checking or cleaning the machine or
before carrying out any work on the machine;
- if a foreign object has been hit or if the machine
has been dropped. Check the machine for
damage and have repairs carried out before
putting the machine back into operation.
- when the machine starts to vibrate excessively.
• If the machine starts to vibrate with unusual
strength, an immediate check is required:
- check for damage;
- replace or repair damaged parts;
- ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened.
• In the event of an accident or malfunction, switch
off the machine immediately and remove the
battery pack.
4.6
Maintenance and storage
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
• All nuts, bolts and screws must always be
tightened to ensure that the machine is in safe
operating condition.
• When adjusting the machine take care not to jam
your fingers between moving blades and fixed
parts of the machine.
• Remove battery packs from the machine. Wait
until all moving parts have come to a standstill
before making any adjustments, retrofitting,
maintenance, cleaning or before storing the
machine.
• When servicing the blades, please note that the
blades can still move although the battery pack
has been removed.
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