Fieldmann FZS 2001-E - Manual (Page 11)

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ELECTRIC STRING TRIMMER USER'S MANUAL
10 Operating instructions
Never use the electric garden string trimmer in excessively steep terrain. Be very careful in steep
terrain – there is a danger of slipping and injuring yourself.
Never place your hands or feet under the rotating parts. Keep the string trimmer at a safe distance
from all your body parts when it is in operation.
During work ensure you have a safe stance.
Guide the machine only at walking speed.
Before lifting the string trimmer for transportation reasons, turn off the motor, pull the power cord
out of the electrical mains.
Turn off the motor when leaving a lawn area.
Do not expose the string trimmer to rain. Do not trim wet or very damp grass.
Only store and use the product away from fl ammable or volatile materials and solutions.
Keep the product away from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Do not
use in a dusty environment.
Do not place the product near heaters, open fi res or other appliances or equipment that are sources
of heat.
Do not spray the product with water or any other liquid. Do not pour water or any other liquids into
the appliance. Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid.
Never leave the appliance switched on without supervision.
Do not touch machine parts until they have come to a complete stop.
Allow the motor to cool down before storing the string trimmer in a closed room.
Under no circumstances should you try to repair or amend the product on your own - danger of
electric shock! Entrust all repairs and adjustments of this product to an authorised service centre
or the vendor. Tampering with the appliance during the warranty period may void the warranty.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by incorrect use of this product or its
accessories. Such damages include food spoilage, injuries, burns, scalding, fi re, etc.
When working with this machine dust is created or small bits of dirt are defl ected, so use protective
aids: work gloves, protective glasses, shield or dust mask (standard eye glasses do not provide
suffi cient eye protection).
We recommend using hearing protection when using the machine for extended periods of time.
Keep children and other persons and animals at a safe distance from the string trimmer. The grass
that is cut and defl ected away may contain stones and dirt.
Always inspect the operating condition of the string trimmer. If the operating condition of the string
trimmer is not in order this may present a danger to the operator.
Do not use the string trimmer if the cutting mechanism is not properly secured or is damaged.
Do not trim against hard objects. This could lead to injury or damage the string trimmer.
Never use the string trimmer without the protective cover.
Be careful of the line of the trimmer, which can cause deep cutting wounds.
Do not attempt to stop the cutting mechanism (nylon line) using your hands. Always wait until the
cutting mechanism stops on its own.
Do not use a grass trimmer that is not in contact with the ground. Do not for example cut grass
located on walls, rocks, etc.