caught in moving parts. Wearing rubber
gloves and sturdy footwear is recommend-
ed. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Wear a dust mask if it is dusty where you
are working.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer if the cutter
is not properly secured or if it is damaged.
• Make sure before switching on the hedge
trimmer that the blades do not come into
contact with stones or rubble.
• When working, keep the cutter away from
your body and extremities.
• Do not cut hard objects. This can cause inju-
ries and damage the hedge trimmer.
• Use only in daylight or if there is sufficient
artificial lighting.
• Never carry the hedge trimmer by the cable
or pull on the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• When the hedge trimmer is not being used,
store it in a dry location in such a way that
the blade is not exposed and the hedge trim-
mer is out of the reach of children.
• The mains voltage must match the voltage
specified on the type plate.
• Never use the hedge trimmer in the rain.
Keep away from the wet and the damp. Do
not leave outdoors overnight. Do not cut
damp or wet grass.
• Regularly check the mains cable. Make
sure before every use that the cable is not
damaged or worn. The hedge trimmer may
not be used if the cable is not in good condi-
tion. Have the cable repaired by a specialist
workshop.
• Only use extension cables which are suit-
able for the outdoors. Keep the cable out of
the cutting zone and away from damp, wet
or oily surfaces and sharp edges. Keep the
cable away from heat and fuels.
• Make sure the hedge trimmer does not start
accidentally. Do not carry the hedge trimmer
with fingers on both switches if the hedge
trimmer is plugged in. Make sure the switch
is set to off before plugging the plug into the
socket.
• Do not attempt to remove cut materials or
attempt to hold on to materials being cut
while the blades are in motion. Make sure
that the hedge trimmer has been switched
off and has come to a complete stop before
attempting to remove jammed material. Do
not lift or hold the hedge trimmer by the
blades.
CAUTION: The blades continue to run
after the trimmer has been switched off.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer. The
trimmer works better and poses less risk of
injury if it is operated as intended.
• Be careful, pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not use the
hedge trimmer if you are tired.
• Take care of the hedge trimmer, keep the
blades sharp and clean; the blades then
provide the best performance and pose less
risk of injury. Check the extension cable
regularly and replace it if it is damaged.
Keep the grips dry, clean and free of oil and
grease.
• A circuit breaker with a fault current of 30 mA
or less is necessary when working outdoors.
- A tingling feeling or numbness in the hands is
sign of excessive vibration. Limit the operat-
ing time, take sufficiently long work breaks,
distribute the work between several people
or wear anti-vibration gloves when using the
tool for extended periods.
- A certain degree of noise from this device is
unavoidable. Perform noise-intensive work
at times when this is permitted and at times
intended for this type of work. Where ap-
plicable, observe quiet times and limit work-
ing time to the absolute minimum. You and
other persons in the area where the trimmer
is being used should wear suitable hearing
protection.
General safety
WARNING: When using electric gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the fol-
lowing:
Before use the pole trimmer
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense when operating Pole
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