Cub Cadet L20 Manual page 20

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Before use
¾ Before use, make sure you are familiar with
the trimmer, its functions and controls.
¾ Do not use any trimmer whose switch is de-
fective and which can no longer be switched
on or off. It must be repaired by a qualified expert
or workshop.
¾ Never use a device with damaged or missing
guards or covers. They must be repaired or
replaced by a qualified expert or workshop.
¾ Before use, make sure that the lawn is free
from branches, stones, wire etc. and look out
for such objects the whole time when trim-
ming.
¾ Before making adjustments to the device or
cleaning it, switch it off and remove the power
pack.
¾ Read and observe the operating instructions
of the power pack and the charger.
Tips for use
¾ Beware of injuries to the feet and hand caused
by the cutting element.
¾ Remove the power pack from the device:
- Whenever you leave the device unattended.
- Before removing blockages.
- Before checking cleaning or working on the
device.
- After impacting a foreign body to check the device
for damage.
- For immediate checking if the device starts to
vibrate excessively.
¾ Do not use the device in potentially explosive
atmospheres containing flammable liquids,
gases or dusts. The trimmer may create
sparks, which could ignite the dust or va-
pours.
¾ Never leave the trimmer unattended during
breaks and store it in a secure location.
¾ Hold the trimmer parallel to the lawn when
switching on, otherwise there is a risk of
injury.
¾ Also when working maintain a safe distance
relative to the rotating line.
¾ Do not reach into the area of the rotating line.
¾ Do not injure yourself on the line cutter. After
pulling out new line, always hold the device in
its normal working position before you switch
it on.
¾ Wear suitable safety goggles and ear defend-
ers!
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Safety information
¾ Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are
standing securely and that you maintain your
balance at all times. Pay particular attention, if
you are working on a slope. Do not run, rather
walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure
that you can maintain better control of the device
if unexpected situations occur.
¾ Take extra care if you are walking backwards.
Risk of tripping!
¾ Remove the power pack when carrying the
device to or from separate working positions.
¾ Never bypass or manipulate safety devices
installed on the device.
¾ Do not push the line box into the ground or hit
it against wall edges. If the line box sudden-
ly receives a heavy blow, be prepared for
increased vibration at the handle. If this does
occur, the device must be checked and, if neces-
sary, repaired by a qualified expert or workshop.
Information about vibrations:
¾ Vibrations can cause nerve damage and
impair the blood circulation in the hands and
arms.
¾ When working in the cold, wear warm clothing
and keep your hands warm and dry.
¾ Take breaks.
¾ If you notice that the skin of your fingers
or hands goes numb, tingles, hurts or goes
white, stop working with the machine and, if
necessary, consult a doctor.
¾ The specified vibration emission values:
• Were measured according to a standardised
testing procedure.
• Make it possible to estimate the power tool
emissions and compare these with different
power tools. Dependent on the conditions of
use, the state of the power tool or tools inserted
for use with it, the actual vibration load may be
higher or lower. When estimating the emis-
sions, consider doing so during work pauses
and phases when the tool is under reduced
load. Based on the correspondingly adjusted
estimated values, take protective actions, e.g.
organisational actions.
After use
¾ Switch the device off, remove the power pack
and check the device for damage. Attention,
danger! Cutting tool still running!
¾ If you need to clean or service the device,
switch it off and remove the power pack.
¾ Always wait until the cutting tool comes to a
standstill and do not touch any moving dan-
gerous parts, without first removing the power
pack.
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