Fieldmann FZS 2001-E - Manual (Page 10)

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FZS 2001-E
Operating instructions
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
This product must not be used by children and persons with physical or mental impairments or by
inexperienced persons, unless properly trained or schooled in the safe use of the product, or unless
they have been properly supervised by a qualifi ed person who will be responsible for their safety.
Never use the electric garden string trimmer if you are in close vicinity to other people, children or
freely moving household pets.
Use extra care if the product is used near children. Always keep the appliance out of reach of
children. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
Never allow children or persons who do not know the contents of this user's manual to work with
the device. Local regulations may set the minimum age of the user. The user is responsible for
damages caused to third parties in the string trimmer's working area as a result of its use.
Do not use the machine if your are tired, under the infl uence of alcohol or narcotics.
Purpose of use
The string trimmer is suitable for use in private gardens.
String trimmers considered to be suitable for use in private gardens are such devices, where the
annual operation as a rule does not exceed 50 operating hours and which are predominantly used for
the maintenance of lawn areas, but not public facilities, parks, sports fi elds or in agriculture or forestry.
Do not use the product for purposes other than those intended.
For safety reasons the string trimmer must not be used as a drive engine for any other work tools
and tool sets, unless expressly permitted by the manufacturer.
Instructions for use
Turn on and operate the machine as described in the user's manual, carefully follow all instructions.
Before carrying out any kind of inspection, maintenance or repairs disconnect the power cord from
the mains power supply.
Work only during good visibility or ensure suffi cient artifi cial lighting.
Never operate the machine in enclosed, poorly ventilated rooms, or in the vicinity of fl ammable or
explosive liquids, fumes or gases.
Never use the string trimmer in places where there is danger of contact with a water surface
(e.g. in direct vicinity of garden ponds, in-ground pools, etc.).
Before starting trimming, check the terrain where the string trimmer will be used and remove
stones, wires, sticks, splinters, bones and other foreign objects, which could become caught in it
or defl ected or cause injuries.
Press or release the start switch carefully according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure
that feet are at a suffi cient distance from the trimming mechanism.
Never use the product if you have wet hands or feet or without proper footwear.
When trimming, wear solid, anti-slip footwear and long pants. Never work barefoot or in light
sandals.
Secure loose clothing, long hair or jewellery so that they cannot get caught by the moving parts of the
machine.