General
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This product may be used under
supervision, or if instruction regarding the
safe use of the product has been
provided and the resulting dangers have
been understood, by children aged 8 and
above, as well as by persons with
physical, sensory or mental disabilities or
a lack of experience and knowledge.
Children must not be allowed to play with
the product. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be performed by
children without supervision.
The use of this product by young people
under the age of 16 is not recommended.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the trimmer in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the trimmer when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Battery
Cordless Battery Powered Products require special
care.
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP HANDS AND
FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER WHILE
CARRYING THE PRODUCT.
2. Always charge the product indoors and store in a
cool dry place - out of the reach of children.
3. Use only the charger provided with your unit. Use
of any other charger could permanently damage
the battery and the product.
4. Use the charger with standard domestic
household electrical outlets only.
5. Do not abuse the charger or charger cord.
6. Do not use the charger if the charger or charger
cord is damaged.
7. Use the charger indoors only.
8. Do not use the charger outdoors.
9. Store and charge this unit in a cool, dry well
ventilated location and out of the reach of children.
10.Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an
explosive or corrosive environment. Avoid areas
w
here flammable liquids or gases are present to
avoid creating a fire or explosion.
11.Do not attempt to repair the unit including the
battery. Nylon line replacement and cleaning the
unit are the only items suitable for user
maintenance.
12.Do not insert any object into the motor area.
Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.
13.Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery. Batteries
contain hazardous chemicals. Dispose of properly.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear eye
protection, substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
3. Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all objects such as stones, broken glass,
nails, wire, string etc, which can be thrown or
become entangled in the trimmer head.
4. Before use, inspect the area for wildlife,
especially hedgehogs.
5 . Check that the cutting head, spool and cap are
fitted correctly.
Use
1. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass, where
feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you could
trip. Walk never run.
6. Keep cutting head below waist level.
7. Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.
9. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switching
on the motor.
10.Do not lean over the trimmer guard - objects may
be thrown by the cutting line.
11 If you hit an object. Do not use your trimmer until
you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe
operating condition;
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING.
When using the machine the safety rules must be followed. For your own safety and that
of bystanders please read these instructions before operating the machine. Please keep the
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nstructions safe for later use.
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