Safety Notes; Explanation Of Symbols - Bosch ART 35 Original Instructions Manual

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Safety Notes

Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the machine.
Please keep the instructions safe for later use!

Explanation of symbols

General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured
through foreign objects thrown from the ma-
chine.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine
when operating.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad-
justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and
before leaving the garden product unattended for
any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away
from the cutting line.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer out-
doors whilst it is raining.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when oper-
ating.
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Machine-specific Safety Warnings
 This machine is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the machine.
 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
structions to use the trimmer. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the
trimmer out of reach of children.
 Never operate the trimmer with missing or broken guards
or shields or without guards or shields in position.
 Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs
of damage or ageing. If the cord becomes damaged during
use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
SUPPLY. Do not use the trimmer if the cord is damaged or
worn.
 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified per-
sons in order to avoid a hazard.
 Keep extension cords away from cutting elements.
 Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs
of wear or damage and repair if necessary.
 Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
 Always wear long heavy trousers, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewellery, short trousers, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level to
avoid entanglement in moving parts.
 Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when
operating the machine.
 Keep firm footings and balance. Do not overreach.
 Never work with this trimmer while people, especially chil-
dren or pets are nearby.
 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards occurring to other people or their property.
 Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before
touching it. The head continues to rotate after the trimmer
is switched off, a cutting head can cause injury.
 Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the efficien-
cy of performance.
 Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and from the
area to be worked on.
 Switch on the trimmer with hands and feet well away from
the rotating line.
 Do not put hands or feet near the cutting line.
 Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.
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