Safety Information; Operational Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers - FLORABEST FBK 4 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Explanation of the symbols on the pole pruner!
Risk of fatal electrical shock! Keep at least 10 m away from
overhead power lines!
Protect the appliance from rain and moisture!
Caution! Falling objects.
Especially when cutting above head height.
Caution! Risk of injury due to running blades!
Explanation of the symbols on the strimmer/cutting blade
attachment!
Caution! Left-hand thread.
Protect the appliance from rain and moisture!
Beware of flung objects!
Beware of recoil!
Attention! Risk of injury from rotating cutting blade!
Keep hands and feet away!
Attention – petrol is highly flammable!
Risk of explosion! Do not spill fuel!
Turn the appliance off and disconnect the spark plug before
performing any maintenance work!
Caution! Risk of suffocation!
Attention! Poisonous CO vapours (carbon monoxide vapours)!
Do not use the appliance in closed rooms!
Warning! Do not use circular saw blades for the cutting
blade function.
Add a little grease after every 20 hours of operation
20 h
(gear grease)
A distance of 15 metres must be maintained between the
machine and third parties!
The cutting tool continues running after it is turned off
(cutting blade/cutting filament)!
Important, hot parts. Keep a safe distance away!
Sound power level LWA data in dB.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited!
FBK 4 A1

Safety information

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE! KEEP FOR YOUR
RECORDS.

Operational safety instructions for hedge trimmers

NOTE
► The hedge trimmer is supplied completely assembled.
► Instructions and pictorial representations regarding the settings and use
of the hedge trimmer and/or its controls, maintenance, lubrication by
the user can be found in these instructions and on the fold-out page.
► Notes on the working position (see fold-out page)
► Notes on the operating controls (see fold-out page)
► Note on the safe handling of fuel (see section "Preparation", point f).
► Notes on the recommended replacement or repair of parts or the
Customer Service and specification of spare parts to be used,
inasmuch as these affect the health and safety of the user, can be
found in these instructions.
► The explanation of all graphical symbols, information, features and
technical data as well as the procedure in the event of accidents and
faults can be found in these instructions.
► Blocked tool: remove any blockages from the cutter bar
WARNING!
■ Children may never use the hedge trimmer.
■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating the appliance. Do not use the appliance while
you are ill, tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating the appliance may
result in serious personal injury.
■ Avoid improper use. Use the machine only as described under
"Intended use".
Familiarise yourself with the operating instructions before you
operate the appliance.
Preparation
a) THE HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES! Read the
instructions on correct handling, preparation, maintenance, starting and
stopping the hedge trimmer very carefully. Familiarise yourself with all
manual controls and the proper use of the hedge trimmer.
b) Children may never use the hedge trimmer.
c) Beware of overhead power lines.
d) Do not use the hedge trimmer while anyone, especially children, is in
the vicinity.
e) Wear appropriate clothing! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
which could get caught in moving parts. We recommend wearing
heavy-duty gloves, non-slip footwear and goggles.
f) Handle fuel carefully. It is highly flammable and the vapours are
explosive. The following points should be followed:
–
Use only specially-designed containers.
–
Never open the tank filler cap or top up the petrol tank while the motor
is running or hot. Allow the motor and the exhaust components to cool
down before refuelling.
–
Do not smoke.
–
Refuel outside only.
–
Never store the hedge trimmer or the fuel tank in a room where there is
an open flame, for example in a hot water boiler.
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