Safety Instructions; Safe Operating Practices - DeWalt DCM571 User Manual

EC-Declaration of Conformity
Machinery Directive
STRING TRIMMER / BRUSH CUTTER
DCM571
D WALT declares that these products described under
e
Technical Data are in compliance with:
2006/42/EC, EN60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 EN50636-2-
91:2014, EN ISO 11806-1:2011.
2000/14/EC, Lawn Trimmer, L ≤ 50 cm, Annex VI
DEKRA Certification B.V.
Meander 1051 / P.O. box 5185
6525 MJ ARNHEM / 6802 ED
ARNHEM, Netherlands
Notified Body ID No.: 0344
Level of accoustic power according to 2000/14/EC
(Article 12, Annex III, L ≤ 50 cm):
L (measured sound pressure) 79 dB(A)
PA
uncertainty (K) = 1.0 dB (A)
L (guaranteed sound power) 96 dB(A)
WA
These products also comply with Directive 2014/30/EU and
2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact D
at the following address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf
of D WALT.
e
Markus Rompel
Director Engineering
D WALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 11,
e
D-65510, Idstein, Germany
10.11.2016
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Denotes risk of fire.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


WARNING: When using mains-powered appliances,
basic safety precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

WARNING: When using the machine the safety rules
must be followed. For your own safety and bystanders
please read these instructions before operating the
machine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.
• Read all of this manual carefully before operating the appliance.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any
accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation
with this appliance other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
WALT
e
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

Training
a ) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the machine.
b ) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
c ) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
a ) Before use, always visually inspect the machine for
damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
b ) Never operate the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
c ) The brush cutter blade has sharp edges. Wear
gloves when handling blade
Operation
a ) Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while
operating the machine.
IMPORTANT
English
5