Flymo SabreCut XT Operator's Manual page 4

Warning! When wearing hearing protection,
and due to the noise produced by the unit, the operator
may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the unit when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the unit nearby a water.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a
Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current of
not more than 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every time you
use it.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there
are signs of damage or ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this
has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order
to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the unit if the electric cables are damaged or
worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if
the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been
disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your unit.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric
supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable
for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, send the unit
to the next FLYMO service Center or dealer authorised by
FLYMO.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the prod-
uct rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to
any part of the unit.
If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is
connected, disconnect the mains at once. Contact
FLYMO Service to check the unit.
Warning! This product makes an electromagnetic field
while it operates. This field may under some conditions
interfere with active or passive medical implants. To
decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to
speak with their physician and the medical implant manu-
facturer before you operate the product.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
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Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and
stout shoes.
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Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you
react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the unit is to be used
and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the
length of the telescopic tube) have to be made with the
sheath in place, and the unit must not rest on the blade
in the process.
Always hold the unit properly with both hands on both
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Before using the unit and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one with an
unauthorised modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the unit by the guard.
Do not use the unit if the protection equipments (protec-
tion cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the unit.
Disconnect the mains cable:
– before leaving the unit unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your unit until
you are sure that the entire unit is in a safe operating
condition;
– if the unit starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
– before passing to another person.
Only use the unit between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
When finishing or interrupting work push up protection
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cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the unit
is in safe working condition.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down before
storage.
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