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power tool " live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
Remove the battery to prevent the product from
being started by accident.
This product is a dangerous tool if you are not
careful or if you use the product incorrectly. This
product can cause serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer.
Injury or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
Do a check of the product before use. See,
Safety devices on the product on page 9 and
Maintenance on page 14 . Do not use a defective
product. Do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this manual.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product. Never allow children or
other persons not trained in the use of the product
and/or the battery to use or service it. Local laws
may regulate the age of the user.
Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access
for children or persons that are not approved.
Store the product out of reach of children.
Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator and others.
Note:
National or Local laws can regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
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Read the warning
Read the warning
Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgment.
Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risk. Due to the added risk, it is not
recommended to use the machine in very bad
weather, for instance in dense fog, heavy rain,
strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
Faulty cutting attachment can increase the risk of
accidents.
Do not allow children to use or be in the vicinity
of the product. Since the product is easy to start,
children may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a risk of
serious personal injury. Disconnect the battery when
the product is not under close supervision.
Ensure that no people or animals come closer than
15 meters while you work. When several operators
are working in the same area the safety distance
should be at least 15 meters. Otherwise there is
a risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product
immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the
product around without first checking behind you to
make sure that no one is within the safety zone.
Ensure that people, animals or other things can
not affect your control of the product or that they
do not come in contact with the cutting attachment
or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting
attachment. However, do not use the product unless
you are able to call for help in the event of an
accident.
Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose
objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel
wire, string, etcetera, that could be thrown out or
become wrapped around the cutting attachment.
Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles
(roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case
you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all times.
Do not overreach.
Deactivate the product before you move to another
area. Attach the transport guard when the product is
not in use.
Never put the product down unless you have
deactivated it. Do not leave the product
unsupervised when it is switched on.
Remove the battery before you pass the product to
another person.
Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body
come in contact with the cutting attachment when
the product is activated.
If anything jams in the cutting attachment while
you operate the product, stop and deactivate the
product. Make sure that the cutting attachment stops
completely. Remove the battery before you clean,
inspect or repair the product and/or the cutting
equipment.
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