Ribimex Ribiland PRBAT20/CB Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung Seite 28

shields are damaged or if safety equipment such as protective devices is not installed.
- Browse the working area to:
-- remove all objects and foreign materials that may be thrown by the tool,
-- identify hard objects or risk areas to avoid damaging the tool.
2- Before starting the product
- Local or national regulations may limit the use of the product during specific hours of the day and
only by certain users; seek information with your local authority.
- Never operate this product when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication
that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Only operate the product after completely assembling it.
Do NOT operate product if protective device is not fully and properly assembled!
- Before each use, check the tool for any signs of damage.
3- During use
- Do not carry the charger by the cable.
- Always disconnect the charger from the mains supply in the following circumstances:
-- whenever the charger is not in use, is being carried/transported, or is left unattended.
-- before checking, cleaning or working on the charger
- Always remove the battery from the tool in the following circumstances:
-- whenever you leave the tool; when the tool is not in use, is being carried/transported, or is
left unattended.
-- before clearing a blockage; while examining, cleaning or unclogging the tube.
-- before checking, cleaning or working on the product, performing maintenance on it, or
attaching accessories to it.
-- If the device strikes a foreign object (e.g. fence...) or starts to vibrate abnormally.
- If product bumps into any object during operation, stop it and control that it has not been damaged.
Replace or repair any damaged piece in a qualified service centre.
- Use the tool in daylight or with adequate illumination (good artificial light).
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Bear in mind that the force generated by an electrical device can make you lose your balance.
Therefore, make sure that your feet are firmly planted and that your body is well balanced when you
are operating the product.
- Never operate the tool on damp areas or wet grass.
- Use of the tool on sloping areas:
-- Do not work in areas with unduly steep slopes.
-- Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Position yourself horizontally to the slope and
make sure your feet are firmly planted.
-- Exercise particular caution whenever you change directions while working on a slope.
- Walk, never run. Walk at a measured pace while operating the tool. DO NOT RUN.
- Keep the ventilation holes (cooling air inlets) unobstructed, clear of debris and clean at all times.
4- Before maintenance and storage
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the tool is in safe working condition.
- Check the cutting devices frequently for signs of wear and/or deterioration.
Replace any worn or damaged part.
- Make sure to use only genuine/original replacement parts and accessories.
- For reasons of safety, any worn or damaged component should be replaced or repaired immediately
by a qualified technician.
- When not in use, store the tool only in a dry place that is inaccessible to children.
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