• Always perform a visual inspec-
tion prior to use to make sure
that the fastening equipment is
secured, the housing is undam-
aged and the protective equip-
ment and shields are present.
Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to ensure
balance. Replace damaged or
illegible markings.
• Ensure that the in-feed is empty
prior to starting the machine.
• Keep your face and body away
from the in-feed aperture.
• Do not allow hands or other
body parts or clothing to enter
the in-feed or discharge chute,
or to be in the vicinity of moving
parts.
• Do not stand within the ejection
zone while operating the ma-
chine.
• Take extreme care when feeding
material into the machine to en-
sure no metallic objects, stones,
bottles, canisters or other for-
eign objects are taken in.
• If the cutting mechanism comes
into contact with a foreign
object or the machine starts to
emit unusual noises or vibrate,
immediately turn off the power
source and wait for the machine
to come to a standstill. Remove
the battery and perform the fol-
lowing steps before restarting
and operating the machine:
- Investigate for damage;
- Replace or repair damaged
parts;
- Check for loose parts and
tighten as necessary.
• Do not allow processed mate-
rial to accumulate in the ejec-
tion zone since this can prevent
proper ejection and cause the
material to be brought back into
the machine via the in-feed ap-
erture.
• Avoid an abnormal work pos-
ture. Always maintain your bal-
ance to ensure secure footing
on slopes. Walk, do not run.
Operation:
• Do not switch on the device if it
is held upside down or is not in
operating position.
Avoid starting the device unin-
tentionally. Make sure that the
device is switched off before
you pick it up or carry it.
Having your finger on the switch
of the device while carrying it
can cause accidents.
• Never point the device at others,
and in particular, do not point
the air jet at the eyes and ears
during operation.
• Always ensure secure position-
ing, particularly on slopes, when
working. Always hold the device
tightly with both hands and only
work with a correctly adjusted
carrying strap.
• Do not stretch too far and do
not lose your balance.
• If you are tired or lacking in con-
centration or have consumed al-
cohol or tablets, do not work with
the device. Always have a break
on time. Work using common
sense. Move slowly, do not run.
• Prolonged use of the device
can lead to blood circulation
disorders in the hands caused
by vibration. You can however
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