machine by a person respon-sible
for their safety.
Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the garden tool.
Supervise children. This will
ensure that children do not play
with the unit.
Intended use
This garden tool is
–
intended for cutting and trimming hedges
and bushes which have a maximum
branch thickness of œ4 mm;
–
designed for maintaining hedges and
bushes in the private sector,
–
not suitable for work above shoulder
height
–
to use according to the descriptions and
safety instructions indicated in this
operating manual.
Any other use is not as intended. Improper
use is not covered by the warranty and the
manufacturer will reject any liability. The user
is liable for all injuries to third parties and
damage to their property.
Operate the unit only in the technical condition
as stipulated and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Arbitrary changes to the unit will exclude the
manufacturer from any liability for resulting
injury and/or damage.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
Work area safety
◼
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
◼
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
◼
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
◼ Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
◼
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
◼
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
◼
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
◼
When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
◼
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
◼ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
◼
Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
