Operation Manual

UK
82
Working width
Sound power level L
WA
in dB.
Safety class II
Do not dispose of electrical equip-
ment in household waste.
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with informa-
tion on damage and injury pre-
vention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction
is explained at the place of the ex-
clamation mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling
General safety notes
Warning! Improper use of this tool
may lead to serious injury. Read
this instruction manual carefully
before you start working with the
tool, and familiarise yourself with
its controls.
Keepthemanualinasafeplaceandpass
it on to any subsequent owner to ensure
that the information it contains is always
available.
Please read the following safety
guidelines in order to avoid risk of
re,electricshock,personalinjury
and damage to objects
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Preparation:
• Forsafetyreasons,donotallow
children or young people under 16 or
anyone not familiarised with this in-
struction manual to use the tool.
• 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 gi-
ven supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Childrenmustbesupervisedinorder
to ensure that they do not play with
the equipment.
• Neverusethetoolwhileothers,espe-
cially children or pets, are close by.
• Familiariseyourselfwithhandlingthe
tool and pay attention to all possible
dangers that may be overheard while
working with the tool.
• Checktheterrainonwhichyouwill
be using the tool, and remove stones,
sticks, wires or other foreign objects
that may be caught up and spun off.
• Wearproperworkingclothes,suchas
rmfootwearwithnon-slipsolesand
strong long trousers. Do not use the
tool barefoot or wearing open-toed
sandals.
•
To prevent injury from the tines, only
switch the tool on in its working position.
• Examine the tool beforehand every time
you use it. Do not use the tool when the
safety components (such as the power
safety catch or guard), cutting parts or
bolts are missing, worn or damaged. In
particular, check the mains cable and
dead-man lever for damage.
• Only replace damaged bolts or tines in
complete sets to prevent imbalance.
• Onlyusereplacementandaccessory
parts delivered and recommended by the