General Safety Rules - Yardworks 060-2279-2 Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• This grass trimmer is designed for cutting grass and similar soft vegetation and for trimming
grass edges in private and hobby garden areas which are not accessible with a lawnmower.
• The device is not designed for use in public gardens, parks, sports centres or at roadsides,
nor in agriculture or forestry applications.
• This grass trimmer/edger is not designed to be used for cutting or chopping hedges, shrubs,
bushes or flowers, or for composting purposes:
- Hedges, shrubs and bushes,
- Flowers,
- or for composting purposes
• This device 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Wear protective glasses or goggles.
• never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the device.
• Turn off the device while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• only use the device in daylight or good artificial light.
• before using the device and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
• never operate the device with damaged guards or without the guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from the trimmer cutting line at all times and in particular when
switching on the motor.
• Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming the cutting line length. After
extending new cutting line always return the device to its normal operating position before
switching on.
• never fit metal cutting elements.
• never use replacement parts or accessories not provided or recommended by the
manufacturer.
• disconnect the device from the power supply before checking, cleaning or repairing and
when it is not in use.
• Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
• Failure to comply with these requirements could lead to personal injury.
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