Parkside PRT 550 A3 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 31

parts.
• Prior to use, check the connect-
ing cable and extension cable
for signs of damage or ageing.
If the cable is damaged dur-
ing use, disconnect it from the
mains immediately. DO NOT
TOUCH THE CABLE BEFORE IT
HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY. Do
not use the machine if the cable
is damaged or worn.
To unplug the cable from the
socket, always pull on the plug,
and never on the cable.
OPERATION
• Wear safety goggles, stable
shoes and long trousers over
the entire period of use of the
machine.
• The use of the machine under
bad weather conditions, espe-
cially in case of lightning risk,
must be avoided.
• Warning! Do not touch any of
the dangerous moving parts
before you have unplugged
the device from the mains sup-
ply and the moving parts have
come to a complete standstill.
• Caution, risk of injury from cuts
on hands and feet.
• Stop using the machine when
persons, above all children, and
house pets are in the vicinity.
• Use the machine only in daylight
or with good artificial lighting.
• Always keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting
equipment, above all when you
switch the motor on.
• Never install metallic cutting
elements.
• Never use the machine with
damaged or missing protective
equipment.
• Avoid an abnormal body pos-
ture. Ensure secure footing at all
times to maintain balance when
working on slopes.
• Go slowly. Do not walk with the
device in your hand.
• Always wear sturdy shoes and
long trousers during operation
of the machine.
• In the case of an accident
or malfunction during op-
eration, the device must
be switched off imme-
diately. Injuries must be
properly treated or medi-
cal assistance sought. Read
the „Trouble shooting" section
to correct any malfunctions or
contact our Service Centre.
• Extension cables must be kept
away from dangerous moving
parts to prevent damages to
cables that can lead to contact
with live parts.
• If the cable/extension cable gets
damaged or becomes tangled
during use, immediately turn off
the mains and unplug the mains
cable to disconnect the device
from the mains supply.
• Connect the device only to a
socket with a residual-current
device (RCD) with a trip-
ping current of not more than
30 mA.
• Keep connection and extension
cables away from the cutting
equipment.
• Make sure to keep the ventila-
tion openings free of foreign
objects.
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