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Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be hid-
den in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
•
Before the work, search the hedge
for concealed objects, e.g. cable etc.
•
Hold the hedge trimmer correctly,
e.g. with both hands on the handles,
if there are two handles. Loss of
control of the equipment may result in
injuries.
Wear suitable clothing and work
•
clothes when working with the
equipment. Do not hold the equip-
ment by the cutting blade or lift it
on the cutting blade. Contact with the
cutting blade can cause injuries.
2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such
as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Do not wear long flowing clothing or
jewellery, as this may be caught by
moving parts. Do not use this tool
while walking barefooted or while
wearing open sandals.
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain.
b) The appliance is designed for trimming
hedges. Do not use to cut twigs, hard
wood or other objects.
c) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the tool
off.
d) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects
such as wire etc.
e) When operating the appliance, always
hold it well with both hands and at
some distance away from your body.
f)
Do not use the tool in the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gasses. Fire- and
explosion risk exist in the event of a
short circuit.
g) The blades have to be checked for
wear in regular intervals and re-sharp-
ened. Blunt blades will overload the
machine. Resulting damages are not
covered by warranty.
h) Do not attempt to repair the tool
yourself, unless you are schooled
in this field. All works, which are not
described in this manual, may only be
performed by our Service-Centre.
4) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or lethal injuries, we rec-
ommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and the
manufacturer of their medical im-
plant before operating the machine.
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