Additional Safety Instructions - Meec tools 018279 Mode D'emploi

• Wear safety glasses and ear protection.
A safety helmet with visor, safety gloves
and non-slip safety shoes with protection
for the lower part of the leg are
recommended.
• Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance. Only use the
product on a level, stable surface. Never
use the product from a ladder, tree or
other unstable place. This could cause you
to lose your balance or lose control of the
product.
• Keep the handles clean, dry and free from
oil and grease. Greasy handles make it
difficult to hold the product– risk of
personal injury and/or material damage.
• Only use the product to remove grass and
somewhat thicker undergrowth. Do not
use the product for any other purpose
than the one it is intended to be used for.
Incorrect use can result in a risk of serious
personal injury.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK AND WAYS
TO PREVENT IT
• Kickback can occur if the tip of the blade
comes into contact with wood or other
solid objects.
• The product is then thrown backwards out
of control towards the user.
• Kickback can cause you to lose control of
the product, with a risk of fatal or serious
personal injury. Do not rely on the safety
mechanisms on the product. Take suitable
precautions to prevent accidents and
personal injury.
• Kickback occurs when the product is used
incorrectly and/or with the wrong work
methods or in the wrong conditions, and
can be avoided as follows.
– Hold the product firmly with both
hands and hold your arms and body
in a position that prevents kickback.
Do not let go of the product.
– Only use accessories recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of
other accessories increases the risk of
kickback.
– Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all the warnings, safety instructions
and other instructions carefully before use
and familiarise yourself with the controls
on the product and how to use them,
their applications, limits and potential
risks. It is recommended to undertake a
suitable training course.
• The product is not intended to be used by
persons (children or adults) with any form
of functional disorders, or by persons who
do not have sufficient experience or
knowledge on how to use it, unless they
have received instructions concerning the
use of the product from someone who is
responsible for their safety. Keep children
under supervision to make sure they do
not play with the product.
• Switch off the product and remove the
battery in the following situations.
– Before leaving the product unattended.
– Before checking, adjusting, cleaning
or doing any other work on the
product.
– If the product starts vibrating
abnormally.
• Keep onlookers, especially children and
pets at a safe distance from the work
area.
• Carefully inspect the area where the
product is to be used and remove any
foreign objects that can fasten and be
thrown out by the product. Ejected objects
can cause serious personal injury and/or
material damage.
• Switch off the product and wait until all
moving parts have completely stopped
before putting it down.
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