Safety Equipment - Parkside PBK 4 B3 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Before use and after dropping or other impacts, a visual inspection
must always be carried out to ensure that the cutting tools, fastening
bolts and the entire cutting unit are not damaged. Worn or damaged
cutting tools and mounting bolts must be replaced.
• Prior to use, always perform a visual inspection to check whether the
cutting tools are worn out or damaged. To prevent an imbalance, worn
out or damaged cutting tools and bolts may only be replaced in sets.
6.2 Working safety instructions for strimmers / grass trim-
mers

6.2.1 Safety equipment

When working with the device, the appropriate plastic protective cover
for strimmers or grass trimmers must be fitted to prevent objects from be-
ing thrown away.
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• Never mow while people, especially children or animals are nearby.
• Maintain a safety distance of 15 m. When approaching, switch off the
device immediately.
6.2 Working safety instructions for grass trimmers
6.2.2.1 Preparing
• Wear close-fitting work clothing that offers protection, such as long
trousers, safe work shoes, hard-wearing protective gloves, a hard hat,
a protective face mask or protective goggles to protect the eyes and
good ear pads or other hearing protection against the noise.
• Always use the carrying strap supplied.
• Make sure that the handles are dry and clean and that no petrol mix-
ture sticks to them.
• Before starting work, check the site for objects such as metal parts,
bottles, stones, etc. that could be thrown away and cause injuries to
the user.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that the grass trimmer is not in
contact with any obstacle.
• Do not use the device until you are familiar with it.
6.2.2.2 Electrical safety
• Never use the device in the vicinity of highly flammable liquids or
gases, neither in closed rooms nor outdoors. This may result in explo-
sions or fire.
• Do not work with a damaged, incomplete or modified device without
manufacturer's consent. Never use the device with defective protective
equipment. Do not use the device if the on/off switch is defective. After
dropping the device, check for significant damage or defects.
6.2.2.3 Safety of persons
• Only adequately trained persons and adults are allowed to operate,
adjust and maintain the device.
• If you are not familiar with the device, practice using it while the engine
is not running.
• Do not touch the exhaust pipe.
• Do not operate the device under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always hold the device firmly with both hands. The thumb and fingers
should enclose the handles.
• Working position: Do not operate the device in uncomfortable posi-
tions, when lacking balance, with arms outstretched or only with one
hand.
• Always ensure a stable footing.
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• Do not use the device when onlookers or animals are in the immedi-
ate vicinity. Maintain a minimum distance of 15 meters between the
user and other people or animals while mowing. Maintain a minimum
distance of 30 meters between the user and other people or animals
while mowing down to the ground.
• When mowing on a slope, please always stand below the cutting tool.
Never cut or trim on a smooth, slippery hill or slope.
• Any changes to the product can endanger personal safety and invali-
date the manufacturer's guarantee.
• Children should not be left unattended, to ensure they do not play
with the device.
• Do not use the device if it is damaged or worn out.
6.2.2.4 Use and treatment
• Use the device only for its intended purpose, such as trimming grass,
mowing, removing branches, cutting and trimming hedges and bushes.
• Take regular breaks when using the device for a long period of time.
• Make sure that the screws and fasteners are properly tightened. Never
operate the device if it is not correctly adjusted, not completely or
safely assembled.
• Open the fuel tank slowly to relieve any pressure that may have built
up in the fuel tank. To reduce the risk of fire, move at least 3 meters
from the refueling area before starting the device.
• Guide the grass trimmer to the desired height. Avoid touching small
objects (e.g. stones) with the grass trimmer.
• Always keep the grass trimmer on the ground when the device is in
operation.
• Only use the device if the appropriate protective cover is installed and
in good condition.
• Do not use any other cutting tools. For your own safety, only use ac-
cessories and additional equipment that are indicated in the operating
manual. Use of other tools or accessories that those recommended in
the operating manual could represent a personal danger to you.
• Always trim and cut in the upper speed range. Do not run the engine
at low speed when starting to mow or while trimming.
• Make sure that the machine does not come into contact with the
ground, stones, wires or other foreign objects during start-up and while
working.
• Always switch the device off before putting it down.
• Always switch off the engine before working on the cutting tool.
6.2 Working safety instructions for strimmers
6.2.3.1 Preparation
• The strimmer throws objects and earth away. This can cause blindness
or injury. Wear eye, face and leg protection. Always remove objects
from the work area before using the strimmer.
• The strimmer will stop when the throttle is released. A running down
strimmer can cause cuts to you or to people standing around. Before
doing any work on the strimmer, switch off the engine and make sure
that the strimmer has come to a standstill.
6.2.3.2 Safety of personnel
• Bystanders can become blind or injured. Maintain a minimum distance
of 15 meters between the user and other people or animals while
mowing.