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11.Do not attempt to repair the unit including the battery. Nylon line replacement and cleaning the unit are the only items suitable for user maintenance.
12.Do not insert any object into the motor area. Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.
13.Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery. Batteries contain hazardous chemicals. Dispose of properly.
Maintenance and storage
1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the trimmer is in safe working condition.
2.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3.Only use the replacement cutting line specified for this product.
4.Only use replacement parts and accessories recommended by Flymo/Partner.
Preparation
1.Do not trim barefoot or in open sandals. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
2.Inspect the trimmer before each use, especially the parts of the cutting head.
3.Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, wire, string etc, which can be thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head.
4.Check that the cutting head, spool and cap are fitted correctly.
5.To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the guard.
6.Clean unit with a dry cloth. Never use metal objects to clean the unit.
7.Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly. Any repairs must be carried out by an authorised repairer.
SAFETY
Use
1.Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
2.Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass, where feasible.
3.Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4.On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
5.Do not walk backwards when trimming, you could trip. Walk, never run.
6.Switch off before pushing the trimmer over surfaces other than grass.
7.Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards or without guards in place.
8.Never fit metal cutting elements.
9.Avoid possible injuries to feet and hands from rotating cutting line. Always start the trimmer carefully with feet and hands well away from the cutting head.
10.Keep cutting head below waist level
11.Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst trimming or edging - objects may be thrown by the cutting line.
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