Bergman M852596, Instruction Manual

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Scotts Ltd. Cotswold House, 1 Crompton Road, Groundwell, Wiltshire. SN25 5AW
Enquiries: 0344 482 1107
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Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been disconnected.
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Your electric cable must be untangled. Tangled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your product.
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Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
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Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before
winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
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Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
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Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
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Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product. This product is
double insulated and does not require an earth.
Cables
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Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
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Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
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Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and shoes.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other
foreign objects.
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All adjustments (turning the blade unit, inclining the blade head) should be made with protective
sheath in place, and the Hedge Trimmer must not rest on the blade in the process.
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Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
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Before using the Short and Tall Hedge Trimmer, always make sure that the hand guard provided is
fitted.
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Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modification.
Incomplete or modified products are potentially dangerous and will invalidate your guarantee.
Power tool use and care
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Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
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Never hold the product by the guard.
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Do not use the product if the protection equipment (hand protection, 2-hand safety switch,
protection cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
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Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.