Parkside PGKGA 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 17

play with the device. Cleaning and
maintenance must not be carried
out by children.
• Local regulations may specify an
age limit for the user.
• The machine must not be used at
altitudes over 2000 m.
• Note that the user is responsible
for any accidents or risks to others
and their property.
• Observe noise protection rules and
other local regulations.
• Never use the device if there are
children or animals nearby. People
nearby must wear protective cloth-
ing.
Preparation
• Never use the device with dam-
aged or missing guards or protect-
ive covers .
• Before using the device, always
check whether all screws, nuts,
bolts and other fasteners are
tightly secured and that the safety
devices and protective covers are
in place. Worn or damaged labels
must be replaced.
• Before operating the machine and
after any impact, check the device
for signs of wear or damage and
have any necessary repairs carried
out.
Operation
• Wear eye protection, long trousers
and sturdy shoes throughout the
period of machine use.
• Pay attention, be aware of what
you are doing and take the utmost
care when working with the device.
Do not use the device if you are
tired or you are under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Use the machine only in daylight or
with good artificial lighting.
• Operation of the device in bad
weather is to be avoided, espe-
cially if there is a risk of lightning.
• Avoid operating the device when
the grass is wet.
• Do not work on overly steep
slopes.
• Always keep your hands and feet
away from the cutting equipment,
especially while starting the motor.
• Warning! Do not touch moving
dangerous parts until the battery
has been removed and the moving
dangerous parts have come to a
complete stop.
• Never replace the non-metallic
cutting unit with a metallic cutting
unit.
• Avoid an abnormal body posture.
Ensure secure footing at all times
to maintain balance when working
on slopes.
• Go slowly. Do not walk with the
device in your hand.
• Keep the connection and/or exten-
sion cable away from dangerous
moving parts in order to prevent
damage to cables that could lead
to contact with live parts.
• Make sure to keep the ventilation
openings free of foreign objects.
• Switch off the device and remove
the battery. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop
• when leaving the device,
• before removing obstructions or
loosening blockages,
• before checking the device,
cleaning it or performing main-
tenance work on it.
• After contact with a foreign ob-
ject,
• if the machine begins to vibrate
in an unusual way.
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