Safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
◼ Keep all parts of the body away from the
cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material.
A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped. When transpor-
ting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit
the cutting device cover.
Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
◼
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring.
Cutter blades
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Additional safety instructions
◼ This unit is not designed to be used by
persons who have limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or who have
inadequate experience and/or knowledge
of the unit, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or they
have been instructed by the person how to
use the unit. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
◼
Switch the unit off and remove the battery
under the following conditions:
–
if the unit is left unattended;
–
before checking, cleaning or
performing other work on the unit;
–
if the unit starts vibrating excessively.
◼ While cutting, ensure that there are no
persons (particularly children) or animals in
the working area. Ensure that children do
not play with the unit.
◼ Before switching on the hedge trimmer,
ensure that the working area is free of
stones and pieces of wire. Look out for
them while cutting and search the hedge
for concealed objects, such as wire fences.
Beware of overhead power lines.
◼
Use the unit only in daylight or in good
artificial lighting.
◼
Use the unit in dry conditions only. Protect
it from rain and moisture.
◼
Ensure that the cutter does not touch the
ground or other objects.
◼
Wait until the electric power tool has come
to a standstill before putting it down.
◼ When interrupting work, never leave the
unit unattended and keep it in a safe place.
◼
Always switch the hedge trimmer off before
transporting it to other workplaces.
◼ Never grasp the blade of the hedge
trimmer.
◼ Ensure that all guards and handles are
fitted before using the unit. Never attempt
to switch on an incompletely assembled
unit or a unit which has unauthorised
modifications.
◼ Operate the unit only in the technical
condition stipulated and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Unauthorised changes to
the unit exclude liability of the manufacturer
for any resulting damage and/or injury.
◼ Spare parts must conform with the
requirements specified by the
manufacturer. Therefore use original spare
parts only or spare parts authorised by the
manufacturer.
When replacing parts,
please follow the supplied installation
instructions and remove the battery
beforehand.
◼ Have repairs carried out exclusively by
a qualified technician or a service centre.
◼
Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery, which can be caught in
moving parts.
Use of sturdy gloves, non-
skid footwear and safety glasses is
recommended.
◼ If the cutting mechanism strikes any
foreign object or the hedge trimmer starts
making any unusual noise or vibration,
shut off the power source and allow the
hedge trimmer to stop.
Disconnect the
battery pack and take the following steps:
–
inspect for damage;
–
check for, and tighten, any loose parts;
–
have any damaged parts replaced or
repaired with parts having equivalent
specifications
◼ Familiarise yourself with how to operate
the hedge trimmer so that you know how to
stop it quickly in an emergency.
