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26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
formed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
26.8
Lawn Trimmer and Lawn Edge
Trimmer Safety Warnings
a) Do not use the machine in bad weather con‐
ditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This increases the risk of being
struck by lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife
where the machine is to be used. Wildlife
may be injured by the machine during opera‐
tion.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other for‐
eign objects. Thrown objects can cause per‐
sonal injury.
d) Before using the machine, always visually
inspect to see that the cutter and the cutter
assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts
increase the risk of injury.
e) Before use, check the supply cord and any
extension cord for signs of damage or aging.
Do not use the machine if the cord is dam‐
aged or worn. If the cord is damaged or worn
during use, switch off the machine and do
not touch the cord before disconnecting it
from the supply. A damaged supply cord or
extension cord may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
f)
Check the grass collector frequently for wear
or deterioration. A worn or damaged grass
collector may increase the risk of personal
injury.
g) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in
working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not func‐
tioning correctly may result in personal injury
h) Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may result in
overheating or risk of fire.
i)
Wear eye protection and ear protection. Ade‐
quate protective equipment will reduce per‐
sonal injury.
j)
While operating the machine, always wear
non-slip and protective footwear. Do not
operate the machine when barefoot or wear‐
ing open sandals. This reduces the chance
of injury to the feet from contact with the
moving cutters.
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k) Always wear clothing such as trousers that
covers the operator's legs while operating
the machine. Contact with the moving cutter
or line may cause injury.
Keep bystanders away while operating the
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machine. Thrown debris can result in serious
personal injury.
m) Do not operate the machine above waist
height. This helps prevent unintended cutter
contact and enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
n) Exercise caution when operating the
machine in wet grass. Walk, never run. This
reduces the risk of slipping and falling which
may result in personal injury.
o) Do not operate the machine on excessively
steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result
in personal injury.
p) When working on slopes, always be sure of
your footing, always work across the face of
slopes, never up or down and exercise
extreme caution when changing direction.
This reduces the risk of loss of control, slip‐
ping and falling which may result in personal
injury.
q) Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be
hidden in hedges or bushes and can be acci‐
dentally cut or damaged by the line or cutter.
Keep all parts of the body away from the
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moving cutter or line. Do not clear material
from the machine until it has been discon‐
nected from the power source. The moving
trimmer cutter or line may result in serious
personal injury.
s) Carry the machine with the machine
switched off and away from your body.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce
the likelihood of accidental contact with a
moving trimmer cutter or line.
Only use replacement cutting heads and
t)
trimmer cutters or lines specified by the man‐
ufacturer. Do not replace the trimmer cutters
or lines with metal wires or blades. Incorrect
replacement parts may cause loss of control,
breakage and injury.
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