7.Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
Checks before
Aeach operation
You are responsible for the safety of the working area.
Before each use, inspect the unit. Do not use the unit if safety devices (e.g. safety switch) and / or blades have been damaged or are worn. Never operate the unit with the safety devices
Inspect the area to be cut before and during work. Remove any foreign objects (e.g. stones) from the area.
If, in spite of care, there is an obstruction when cutting, turn off the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter and remove it. Look for possible damage and have the unit be repaired if necessary.
Proper use /
Aresponsibility
These Grass Shears / Grass cutter can cause serious injuries!
The cutting blades should be regularly checked for damage and repaired if necessary.
Only use the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter for the purposes specified in these instructions.
You are responsible for the safety of the working area.
Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the work- ing area.
After use, remove the Accu from the unit. The Grass Shears / Grass Cutter – especially the cutting blades – should regularly be checked for damages and adequately repaired if necessary.
Wear
Ensure that you stand firmly and safely. Be extra careful when walking backwards. You might stumble!
Only work when visibility is good.
Wear eye protection or protec- tive glasses!
AInterrupting work
Never leave the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter unattended in the working area. If you should inter- rupt your work, store the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter in a safe place and remove the Accu from the unit.
Should you stop work in order to get to another working place, always switch off the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter to go there. Remove the Accu from the unit.
ACheck environment
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which may not be audible due to the noise of the machine.
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