Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten LI-ION POWER GT 815 Original Operating Instructions

Safety instructions

General
• This trimmer is ideal for trimming lawn edges and
small lawn areas in private gardens. The trimmer
should not be used in public gardens, parks, sports
grounds, streets etc. and in farming and forestry.
• Because of possible accidents the trimmer must not
be used for:
– trimming of bushes and hedges
– cutting of flowers
– cutting garden by-products for composting
• For safety reasons, the trimmer is not for use by
persons below 16 years of age and persons who
are not familiar with its handling.
• Make sure that no persons (in particular children) or
pets are in the vicinity of the working area. You are
responsible for damages.
• Never operate the unit in the presence of individuals
(particularly children) or animals.
• Only operate the unit in daylight hours or if adequa-
te artificial lightning is available.
• Use trimmer when the weather is dry and do not
leave it outside when it rains.
• Use a residual current device (RCD) rated for a re-
sidual current not greater than 30 mA.
• Never install metal cutting elements.
Before operating
• Before starting the trimmer, clear all string, wire etc.
away from the area to be cut. Whilst cutting look out
for foreign objects.
• Tool must not be used when the safety device or the
covering is damaged.
• For safety reasons only original WOLF-Garten
spare-parts or parts appointed by the manufactu-
rer shall be used. Please note the installation ins-
tructions!
• Before cleaning or adjusting the device, switch it off
and remove the battery.
Working
• Always keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting
mechanism, particularly when starting the unit.
• Avoid injury from each of the components which
serve to cut the line length. After pulling out a new
length of line, always hold the unit in its normal
operating position before starting it.
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• When starting the trimmer hold its base parallel to
the lawn area in order to avoid accidents.
• Keep your hands away from the moving cord.
• Wear eye protection!
• Always wear appropriate working clothes and
sound footwear when using the trimmer.
• Before carrying the trimmer to the next lawn area to
be cut, switch it off.
• Be careful when you go backwards. You may stumble!
• Never leave the trimmer without supervision. Store
it in a safe place.
• The switches installed shall not be removed or bridged
over, e. g. by binding the switch to the handle.
• Do not allow the cord spool to strike the ground or
edges of working area. If the cord spool receives
a hard knock, this will cause a strong vibration on
the handle. If this occurs, the trimmer should be
checked by a qualified service centre.
After operating
• When switching off the trimmer: Attention: the cut-
ting tool does not stop immediately!
• Always wait for the cutting tool is stop.
• Before examining or cleaning the tool or before re-
moving the safety device or the cord spool, switch
off and disconnect the trimmer from the battery.
Only use original WOLF-Garten cord spools and
note the installation instructions!
• The cutting knife should not be cleaned under run-
ning water or under high-pressure.
• Faults shall only be repaired by appointed service
centres or by the manufacturer.
• Make sure all air holes are free of dirt.
• Do not store the unit within reach of children.
Charger
• The charger may only be used in dry rooms.
• Unplug cable connections only by pulling on the
plug. Pulling on the cable could damage cable as
well as plug and electrical safety could not be gua-
ranteed.
• Never use the charger if cable, plug, or the device
itself have been damaged through external influ-
ence. Bring the charger to the nearest repair shop.
• Under no circumstances should you open the char-
ger. In case of a malfunction take the device to a re-
pair shop.
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