Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning
and safety instructions in this manual and on the product.
Explanation of Symbols on your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the
controls and what they do.
The use of eye protection is
recommended to protect against objects
thrown by the cutting parts.
Do not operate in the rain or leave the
product outdoors while it is raining.
Switch off! Remove plug from Power
Pack before adjusting, cleaning or if
cable is damaged.
ENGLISH - 1
Warning:- This product has not been designed to
provide protection from electric shock in the event of
contact with overhead electric lines.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
5. Keep bystanders away. Do not operate whilst
people, especially children or pets are in the area.
Preparation
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves and stout
shoes. The use of safety glasses is
recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery which can be caught in moving parts.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Never attempt to use an incomplete
Hedgetrimmer or one with an unauthorised
modification.
Use
1. Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet
hedge, where feasible.
3. Know how to stop the Hedgetrimmer quickly in
an emergency.
4. Remove plug from Power Pack before
passing
product to another person.
5. Avoid operating while people especially children
are nearby.
6. Whilst using the Hedgetrimmer always be sure
of a safe and secure operating position.
7. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switching
on the motor.
8. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the
Hedgetrimmer.
9. Remove the plug from the Power Pack:-
- before leaving the Hedgetrimmer unattended for
any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
Hedgetrimmer until you are sure that the entire
Hedgetrimmer is in a safe operating condition;
- if the Hedgetrimmer starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the
Hedgetrimmer to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving blades and fixed parts
of the machine.
4. After use the product should be stored using the
blade cover provided.
