Additional Warnings - Matrix Rt 500-1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

There may be foreign objects like stones in cut
and whirled-up grass.
Be especially careful when trimming lawn
edges, gravel borders and similar edges as
stones and dirt could be hurled by the cutting
line.
Never cross roads or paths with the machine
switched on.
Always hold the machine vertically. Every other
position is dangerous.
Maintain a safe distance of a minimum of 5 m
to persons and animals.
Before beginning work, remove foreign objects
like stones, for example from the area to be
trimmed as they might otherwise be hurled
during trimming. If you see a foreign object
while trimming, turn the machine off and
remove it.
Always keep the area to be trimmed free of the
power cord and other objects.
Never cut into hard objects like stones, etc. You
will avoid injury and damage to the machine.
Never use the machine without the safety
devices.
Never hold the cutting device (line) in your
hands. Always wait until it has come to a
complete stop on its own.
Hold the line head as close as possible to the
ground.
Cut only grass that is growing in the ground.
Never along a wall or on stones, etc.
When cutting on a hill always stand below the
line head.
Make sure that no objects have collected in the
line head, the safety cover or in the motor.
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Always use the machine with the safety cover.
Always turn the machine off before storing it.
Be aware of the danger of injury in the area of
the cutting device which is used for cutting the
line.
ATTENTION: The line continues to rotate for
a few seconds after the machine has been
turned off.
Only put the unit down after the line has come
to a complete stop.
Check the machine for damage after an impact
or other form of damage.
Do not use a scythe blade, wire or similar
devices.
Use only accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.
Have your machine repaired only by qualified
specialists and only with original spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
is maintained.

Additional warnings

a). If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
b). It is recommended that appliances should be
supplied via a residual current device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30mA.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in
accordance with the provisions, residual risks
will always still remain. The following dangers
can arise in connection with the structure and
design of this product: