4GENERAL SAFETY RULESADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR GRASS TRIMMER• Do not expose to moisture.• Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.• Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass, where feasible.• Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.• On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear nonslip footwear.• Do not walk backwards when trimming, you could trip. Walk never run.• Switch off before pushing the trimmer over surfaces other than grass.• Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cord.• Do not lean over the trimmer guard objects may be throw by the rotating TrimFast blades.• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the trimmer is in safe working condition.• To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear of therotating TrimFast blades on theleading edge of the guard.MAINTENANCE• After use, disconnect the grass trimmer. from the power source and check for damage• When not in use store the grass trimmer. out of the reach of children• Electrical powered trimmers should only be repaired by an authorised repairer• Use only manufacturers recommended replacement parts and accessories. The preparation foruse, operation and maintenance of the grass trimmer:- Read the instructions carefully;- Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the grass trimmer.- Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or ageing,- If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the power supply immediately.DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY;- Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if the cords are damaged or worn.WARNING- Cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is switched off;- Keep extension cords away from cutting elements;- It is recommended that grass trimmers should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD) witha tripping current of not more than 30mA.