Safety Instructions - BorMann PRO BBP4600 Manual

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Safety Instructions

WARNING ! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and /or serious personal injury.
Work area
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
(The following applies only to tools with a separate battery pack)
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may
be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting batter pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch invites
accidents.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations
5. Use safety equipment. Always wear hearing and eye protection, Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat must be used for appropriate conditions.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
2. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on of off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users
4. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
5. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using .Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
6. Use only accessories that are supplied with your model. Other accessories that may not be suitable for this tool and may create a risk of injury when used.
Intended Use
The tool is intended for domestic use, for trimming grass, weeds and nettles, cutting brushes.
It is designed for trimming grass and brushes growing on slopes, under obstacles and lawn edges that cannot be reached by the lawn mower. The garden tool
is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Device-specific safety instructions
● The operator must use the product in accordance with the regulations. The local conditions must be taken into account. When working, pay attention to
other people,especially to children.
● Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide fora secure stance. The garden tool is guided more secure with both
hands.
● Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down.
● Never operate the machine with a defective protection guard/cover or without safety device. Ensure that these are properly mounted. Never use the
garden tool when incomplete or after unauthorised changes.
● Never operate the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
● Never replace non-metallic cutting elements with metal cutting elements.
● Never repair the garden tool yourself unless you are qualified to do so.
● Other persons and animals should remain or be kept a suitable distance away when using the garden tool. The operator is responsible for third parties in
the work area.
● Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before touching it. The cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer is switched off; a rotating
cutting head can cause in-jury.
● Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
● Avoid operating the trimmer in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
● Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the efficiency of performance.
● When transporting, switch the machine off and remove the battery.
● Always ensure a safe working position when working with the trimmer. Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance from rotating parts.
● Keep the balance all the time while trimming to prevent falling over.
● Take care when placing product on floor, as it may become a trip hazard.
● Remove the battery before replacing the spool.
● Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
● Always wear gloves when cleaning product or replacing cutting means.
● Be careful of injuries from the blade used for cutting the cutting line. After feeding cutting line, always re-turn the trimmer to a horizontal working position
before switching on.
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