General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
attachment.
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Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the attachment.
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These instructions supplement the instructions
that were included with the product. For other
procedures, please refer to the operating instructions
for the product.
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Under no circumstances may the design of the
attachment be modified without the permission of
the manufacturer. Do not use an attachment that
appears to have been modified by others and
always use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.
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At times grass and stones can become caught in the
tines. Always stop the engine/motor when cleaning.
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Watch out for thrown objects. Never lean over the
cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can
be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or
serious injury.
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The gear can get hot during use and may remain
so for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you
touch it.
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Do not use the product unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
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Only use the product for the purpose it was intended
for.
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Never use the product if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-
ordination.
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Never use the product in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
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Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained
and qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
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Never allow children to use the product.
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Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
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Read the safety
Read the warning
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Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire,
string, etc. that could be thrown out or become
wrapped around the cutter or cutter guard.
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Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 15 m while you work. Stop
the product immediately if anyone approaches.
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If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop.
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Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
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Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
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Do not use the product in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
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Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check
the area around you for possible obstacles (roots,
rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to
move suddenly. Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
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Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the engine/motor
stops.
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The engine/motor must be switched off before
moving.
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Never put the product down with the engine/motor
running unless you have it in clear sight.
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The cutting tool must work away from the operator.
Never work with the tool towards the operator as this
may cause serious injury.
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Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the
product on the right of your body.
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