Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten GT 845 Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety instructions

It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper
use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other
people's property.
Meaning of the symbols
Warning!
Read the operating
instructions before
placing in service!
Keep bystanders
away!
1. General
• 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
farming and forestry.
• 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
• For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by persons below 16
years of age and persons who are not familiar with its handling.
• Make sure that no persons (in particular children) or pets are in the
vicinity of the working area. You are responsible for damages.
• Never operate the unit in the presence of individuals (particularly
children) or animals.
• Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if adequate artificial
lightning is available.
• Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do not leave it outside
when it rains.
• Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for a residual current
not greater than 30 mA.
• Never install metal cutting elements.
2. Before operating
• Before starting the trimmer, clear all string, wire etc. away from
the area to be cut. Whilst cutting look out for foreign objects.
• All cable must be inspected regularly for signs of damage or
ageing. Use only in perfect condition!
• Tool must not be used when the safety device or the covering
is damaged.
• For safety reasons only original WOLF spare-parts or parts
appointed by the manufacturer shall be used. Please note the
installation instructions!
• Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and before checking for
a caught or damaged connecting cable, switch off the tool and
disconnect the mains plug.
• Before starting the unit, and after any impacts, examine the
unit for signs of wear or damage. Have any detected damage
repaired immediately.
3. Cable
• Please work with safety cables from WOLF. For the connection
only lines which are not lighter than rubber hose lines H0 7 RN-F
to DIN with a minimum diameter of 3 x 1,5 mm
• They must be waterproofmobile decvices that are used outdoors
must be connected via a residual current circuit breaker.
• Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a leakage current
of no more than 30 mA.
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Do not expose to
moisture!
Wear protective
goggles!
• Attach connection cable to traction relief. Make sure that in
does not rub against edges, pointed or sharp objects. Do not
squeeze cable through door or window gaps.
• Switching devices must not be removed or bridged (e.g. tying
of switching lever to guide spar).
4. Working
• Always keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting mechanism,
particularly when starting the unit.
• 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.
• When starting the trimmer hold its base parallel to the lawn area
in order to avoid accidents.
• Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
• Wear eye protection!
• Always wear appropriate working clothes and sound footwear
when using the trimmer.
• Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn area to be cut,
switch it off.
• Be careful when you go backwards. You may stumble!
• Keep the cable away from the cutting tool.
• Should the powercord be damaged during use, immediately
disconnect it from the mains. Do not touch the cable until it has
been disconnected from the mains.
• Never leave the trimmer without supervision. Store it in a safe place.
• The switches installed shall not be removed or bridged over, e.
g. by binding the switch to the handle.
• Do not allow the cord spool to strike the ground or edges of
working area. If the cord spool receives a hard knock, this
will cause a strong vibration on the handle. If this occurs, the
trimmer should be checked by a qualified service centre.
5. After operating
• After using the unit, disconnected the power cord from the wall
outlet and inspect the unit for damage.
• When switching off the trimmer: Attention: the cutting tool does
not stop immediately!
• Always wait for the cutting tool is stop.
• Before examining or cleaning the tool or before removing the
safety device or the cord spool, switch off and disconnect the
trimmer from the mains. Only use original WOLF cord spools
and note the installation instructions!
2 must be used. • The cutting knife should not be cleaned under running water or
under high-pressure.
• Faults shall only be repaired by appointed service centres or by
the manufacturer.
• Make sure all air holes are free of dirt.
• Do not store the unit within reach of children.
Tool is coasting!