Symbols In The Manual; General Safety Instructions - Gartenteile EFB 4010 Set Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

Electrical appliances must
not be disposed of with the
domestic waste.

Symbols in the manual

Warning symbols with in-
formation on damage and
injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the
instruction is explained at
the place of the exclamation
mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information
on improving tool handling.

General safety instructions

Operating the trimmer
CAUTION: How to avoid ac-
cidents and injuries:
Preparations:
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and un-
derstand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Never allow children and people
who are not familiar with these
Operating Instructions to use
the trimmer. Local regulations
may stipulate a minimum age
for operators.
• Please make sure that no other
persons or animals are present
in your work area. Never let
any person touch the device or
cable. Pay special attention to
children.
• Always wear suitable clothing
and personal protective equip-
ment when operating the de-
vice:
- Wear safety goggles. A failure
to wear safety goggles can
cause eye damages from
ejecting objects.
- Always wear ear protectors
when operating the device.
- Wear boots or shoes with an-
ti-slip soles, long trousers and
work gloves. Never use the
device barefooted or wearing
open sandals.
• Never use the equipment if
it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modified without the
approval of the manufacturer.
Never operate the equipment
if the protective equipment is
defective. Before starting up the
equipment always check that
the equipment is in a perfectly
safe condition, especially the
power cable, the switch and the
protective cover.
• Never disconnect or remove
any protective devices (splash
guard). This ensures that the
equipment remains safe.
Use:
• Always maintain a secure foot-
ing while working. Be especially
careful when working on a slop-
ing terrain.
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