Safety Information; General Safety Instructions; Operating The Implement; Preparations - Hyundai WR8020-1050-P-360H1 Manual

6. SAFETY INFORMATION

6.1 General safety instructions

This implement can cause serious injuries if it is not
properly used. Please read these Operating
Instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with
all the control elements before operating this
implement Keep these Operating Instructions in a
readily accessible place so that this information is
always at your disposal.

6.2 Operating the implement

W A R N I N G !
The implement can cause serious injuries.
How to avoid accidents and injuries.

6.2.1 Preparations

● Never allow children and people who are not
familiar with these Operating Instructions to use
the implement. Local regulations may stipulate a
minimum age for operators.
● This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
● Never start up the implement while other people,
but especially children and domestic pets, are in
the vicinity.
● Check the area on which the implement is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire and other
foreign bodies that could be caught up and flung
out.
● Always wear appropriate protective work clothes
and firm shoes with nonslip soles, strong long
trousers, ear defenders and goggles.
Never operate the implement while bare footed
or when wearing open sandals.
● Never operate the implement if it is damaged,
incomplete or has been modified without the
consent of the manufacturer. Never work with
damaged or missing protective devices (e.g.
starting lever, unocking knob, impact protector)
● Never disengage protective devices (e.g. by tying
the starting lever).
● Children must be supervised in order to ensure
that they do not play with the equipment.
● Before starting the equipment, ensure that no
obects or branches are pushed into the blade
opening, that the equipment is standing stably
and that the workspace is tidy and not blocked.
Check the condition of your extension cable and
the connectng cable of your equipment. Use the
necessary rotective equipment.
● If your equipment vibrates or emits unusual
noises when switched on, disconnect the plug
from the socket and check the cutting cylinder.
Ensure that no remains of chopped matter are
blocking the cutting cylinder or jammed between
the blades.
● If the blades no longer dig correctly or if the
moton s overloaded, check all the parts of your
equipment and replace the worn parts. If a more
extensive repair is required, contact a customer
service centre.

6.2.2 Use

A very sharp tool. Avoid cutting your fingers or
toes. While working always keep your feet and
fingers well away from the cutting cylinder and
the ejector opening. There is the danger of
serious injury!
● Do not operate the implement while it is raining,
in poor weather conditions and when the
surrounding area and lawn are wet. Operate the
implement only during daylight hours or with
bright lighting.
● Do not operate the implement if you are tired or
are lacking in concentration and after having
drunk alcohol or taken medicine. Always take a
work break in due time. Approach the work with
common sense.
● Familiarize yourself with the terrain and remain
focused on the potential hazards that you could
miss on account of the motor noise.
● Always maintain a secure footing while working,
especially on a slope, never up and down!
Be particularly careful when changing the
travelling direction. Do not work on very steep
slopes.
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