Westfalia GM EMT 500 T Original Instructions Manual page 18

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Use only original accessories and original replacement parts.
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Use extreme caution when cutting small size brushes and saplings because flexible
material can be jammed in the saw chain and whipped towards your body to cause
injuries or pull you off balance.
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Do not modify the electric garden tool in any way.
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Do not carry the garden tool with the attachments facing forward.
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Protect the electric garden tool from moisture.
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Should the electric garden tool become damaged do not use it and have it repaired
by a professional or contact our customer support department. Do not
disassemble the garden tool or try repairing it yourself.
Electrical Safety
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Make sure the power cord cannot get into the cutting area. Keep the cord away
from oil, heat and sharp edges.
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Never carry the gardening tool by the cord and always grasp the plug to unplug
from the wall socket. Carry the gardening tool by the handle when the cutting bare
is idle. Always fit the blade protection when carrying or storing the gardening tool.
Careful handling with the tool reduces the risk of injury.
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Do not pull the gardening tool by the cord. Make sure the power cord cannot get
caught in any way.
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When cleaning, maintaining and not in use always switch off and disconnect from
power mains.Use only extension cables which are approved for outdoor
operation. Use approvable extension cable with a cable quality of H07RN-F; 3x1.5
2
mm . Ask your electrician.
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For using the gardening tool, we recommend the use of an RCD with a residual
current < 30 mA. In Switzerland the utilisation of an RCD is obligatory.
Safety Precautions against Kickback and Pushback
Always keep the saw chain sharp. This will ensure a high level of safety against
kickback and throwback. Removal of any safety devices, inadequate maintenance or
incorrect mounting of the guide bar and saw chain will increase the safety risk and
lead to serious injuries due to kickback.
For safety reasons do not use any other saw chain or guide bar types not specified in
this manual.
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Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar that occurs when the saw chain
tip contacts a hard object. Kickback is dangerous and can lead to loss of control of
the device.
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Before cutting logs, secured in position. When working on sloping ground, make
sure to work facing upwards.
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