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Save all warnings and instructions for future refe-
rence.
Do not let other persons get near due to foreign
objects being thrown off. Minimum safe distance
is 15 m.
Wear suitable work clothing such as sturdy shoes with
non-slip sole, safety glasses and hearing protection!
Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing
and gloves must be out of reach of moving parts
as they could get caught by the rotating parts. Do
not use the appliance when barefooted or in open
sandals.
Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under
influence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments.
Poor lighting/light conditions represent a high sa-
fety risk. Provide adequate lighting or good lighting
conditions when working with the machine.
Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is
going to be used and remove all objects that could
get caught or thrown off by the appliance such as
stones, branches, wires, animals, etc.
Keep all parts of the body in safe distance from the
knife. Do not try to remove the material being cut
or hold material to be cut when the knife is run-
ning. Jammed cuttings to be removed only when
the machine is off. A moment of inattention during
use may result in serious injury.
Before using, check the tightness and proper
seating of all screwed and socket joints and
protective equipment and if all moving parts are
moving smoothly.
It is strictly prohibited to demount, adjust and
alienate the protective equipment on the
machine or put other protective equipment on
the machine.
Do not use the appliance if damaged or the
safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn
and damaged parts.
Turn the appliance on only when in a normal working
position.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
When working, keep the appliance firmly with both
hands and with a distance from your body.
Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
Kickback can lead to casualties.
When knives are blocked, switch the appliance imme-
diately off and remove the blocked object.
The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be
locked.
Use only blades that are designed for the machine.
Using other spare parts can result in accidents/inju-
ries of the user. The manufacturer will not be liable for
any such damage.
Take care to prevent from fuel and oil leakage during
transport.
Risk of explosion / Risk of fire!
Fuel is highly flammable.
Prohibited smoking and open fire using.
Do not store any fuel near the unit.
Keep the fuel in suitable containers only.
The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and
not near open fire or burning cigarettes.
Refuel the engine only when switched off.
Emergency procedure
After use, let the unit cool down for at least 10
minutes before refuelling.
Make sure the fuel does not overflow. If the fuel
overflows, the engine must not be started. Remove
any dirt from the appliance and prevent any at-
tempt at ignition until fuel fumes have evaporated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Fuel tank to be emptied outdoors only.
Never keep the unit with petrol in the tank inside a
building where petrol vapours could get in contact
with open fire or sparks.
Safety instructions for lawn edger
Keep children and other persons including animals in
a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum
safe distance is 15 m.
Wear personal protective equipment. Wear solid
shoes and long trousers. Never use the appliance
when barefooted or in light sandals. Wear protective
gloves if necessary.
Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is go-
ing to be used and remove all objects that could get
caught or thrown off by the appliance such as stones,
branches, wires, animals, etc.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
blunt, worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance;
The protective equipment on the appliance is
strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed,
used in conflict with the designation and it is
prohibited to attach any protective equipment of
other manufacturers.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or
safety equipment is defective. Replace any
worn-out and damaged parts.
Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
Do not incline the appliance when being started.
Do not start the appliance when you are standing in
front of the ejection opening.