Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Wolf Garten GT 840 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

General
z This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges
and small lawn areas in private gardens. The
trimmer should not be used in public gardens,
parks, sports grounds, streets etc. and in far-
ming and forestry.
z Because of possible accidents the trimmer
must not be used for:
–
trimming of bushes and hedges
–
cutting of flowers
– cutting garden by-products for composting
z These tools are not intended to be used by
persons with insufficient experience and/or
lack of skills or persons with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities unless these per-
sons are supervised or instructed on the use of
the tools by a person responsible for the safety
of these persons.
z Young adults below the age of 16 may not use
the tools.
z Make sure that no persons (in particular
children) or pets are in the vicinity of the wor-
king area. You are responsible for damages.
z Never operate the unit in the presence of indi-
viduals (particularly children) or animals.
z Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if
adequate artificial lightning is available.
z Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do
not leave it outside when it rains.
z Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for
a residual current not greater than 30 mA.
z Never install metal cutting elements.

Before operating

z Before starting the trimmer, clear all string,
wire etc. away from the area to be cut. Whilst
cutting look out for foreign objects.
z All cable must be inspected regularly for signs
of damage or ageing. Use only in perfect con-
dition!
z Tool must not be used when the safety device
or the covering is damaged.
z For safety reasons only original WOLF spare-
parts or parts appointed by the manufacturer
shall be used. Please note the installation ins-
tructions!
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z Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and be-
fore checking for a caught or damaged con-
necting cable, switch off the tool and
disconnect the mains plug.
z Before starting the unit, and after any impacts,
examine the unit for signs of wear or damage.
Have any detected damage repaired immedia-
tely.
Cable
z Use only extension cables with a minimum
cross-section of 3x1.5mm
max. 25 m:
–
When using rubber-sheathed cables, they
must be of typeHO7RN-F or heavier.
–
When using PVC-sheathed cables, they
must be of type HO5 VV-F or heavier
(cables of this type are not suitable for con-
tinuous outdoor use - e.g. underground in-
stallation for the connection of an outdoor
socket or pond pump, or outdoor storage).
z They must be waterproofmobile decvices that
are used outdoors must be connected via a re-
sidual current circuit breaker.
z Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a
leakage current of no more than 30 mA.
z Attach connection cable to traction relief.
Make sure that in does not rub against edges,
pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze ca-
ble through door or window gaps.
z Switching devices must not be removed or
bridged (e.g. tying of switching lever to guide
spar).
Working
z Always keep hands and feet well clear of the
cutting mechanism, particularly when starting
the unit.
z Avoid injury from each of the components
which serve to cut the line length. After pulling
out a new length of line, always hold the unit in
its normal operating position before starting it.
z When starting the trimmer hold its base paral-
lel to the lawn area in order to avoid accidents.
z Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
z Wear eye protection!
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