IVT GTE-1000 Manual page 11

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Do not use the unit near flammable liquids or
gases: danger of explosion.
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Never use the machine on slippery ground, at night,
in heavy fog, during rain storms or in any other weather
condition that might make it unsafe to use this product
or difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
∙ Protect the device against humidity. The device
must not be moist and neither should it be operated in a
moist environment.
∙ Only use extension cords for outdoor use, in PVC
ordinary duty.
∙ Always keep the supply cord and extension cord
behind you and away from the cutting equipment.
Always be sure that your power cords do not become
entangled with obstacles or objects.
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Do not cut any material other than weed or similar
soft vegetation.
∙ Switch off the device during transport.
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Do not operate the unit in awkward positions, off
balance, outstretched arms, or one-handed. Always use
two hands when operating the unit.
∙ The device has normally to be used at ground level
with the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Do
not use the device to cut grass that is not on the ground
level, e.g. grass that grows on walls, rocks etc.
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Before cutting, inspect the area for stones, glass,
pieces of metal, trash or other solid objects. Make sure
that the cutting equipment does not come in contact
with stones, gravel, wire or other foreign bodies during
the start-up and while working. The cutting attachment
could throw object of this kind.
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Always keep a safety distance of 15 m around
yourself. Stones and gravel can be thrown off, which
can cause injuries.
∙ Within the range of action, the user is responsible
for damages to third parties which have been caused by
the use of the device.
∙ Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
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Never operate the unit with damaged safety guards
or without the safety guard in place. Make sure the
appropriate safety guard is in place.
∙ Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
∙ Keep the cutting tool, especially when rotating, at a
distance from all parts of your body, particularly hands
and feet.
∙ Always keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Be especially cautious while working on slopes,
on overgrown terrain or in slippery conditions. Watch out
for hidden obstacles.
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Take care against injury from the line cutter fitted for
trimming the cutting line length.
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Do not cross any gravel-strewn roadways or paths
with device still running.
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Do not operate unit for prolonged periods, rest
periodically. Limit the amount of time over which the
device is to be used continuously (around 30-40 minutes
per session), and take 10-20 minutes of rest between
work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work
performed in a single day under 2 hours or less.
∙ Replace the trimmer spool if cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way. Be sure it is properly installed and
securely fastened.
∙ Never use blades that are incorrect, bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged. Keep the blade always
sharp. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the
blade turns freely without abnormal noise.
CAUTION! After switching off the
device, the cutting head still rotates
for some seconds. Never attempt to
stop the cutting equipment with your
hands. Always wait until it stops by
itself completly.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION
OF THE KICKBACK
When operating the brushcutter, uncontrolled kickback
can occur. Kickback is the sudden and uncontrolled
motion of the machine and cutting tools towards the
operator that can occur:
∙ if the blade binds in the cut;
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if the blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock, as
viewed from the operator's position [F1] of a rotating
blade comes in contact with a solid rigid object like tree,
rock, bush or wall.
This kickback can cause loss of control of the unit and
may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
To avoid kickback and reduce the risk of loss of control:
∙ before beginning work, watch out for hidden
obstacles, such as rocks, stumps, roots, etc., that could
cause the blade to kick back if struck.
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always handle the device securely with two hands
and do not grip other parts except the handles.
∙ replace or resharpen dull blades.
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never raise the unit above your waist.
∙ avoid operating the brushcutter using the blade
segment between the 12 and 2 o'clock position.
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