Black & Decker GEH183, Original Instructions Manual

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Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.

Cutter blades contact-
ing a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
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During
operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

The intended use is described in this instruc-
tion manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any operation
with this tool other than those recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.

Always check the hedge/work area for foreign
objects before starting.

If you have not used a hedge trimmer before,
preferably seek practical instruction by an
experienced user in addition to studying this
manual.

Never touch the blades while the tool is run-
ning.

Never attempt to force the blades to come to a
standstill.

Do not put the tool down until the blades have
come to a complete standstill.

Regularly check the blades for damage and
wear. Do not use the tool when the blades are
damaged.

Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal
wire, railings) when trimming. Should you
accidentally hit any such object, immediately
switch the tool off and check for any damage.

Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally,
immediately switch it off and check for any
damage.

If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off.

After use, place the blade sheath supplied over
the blades. Store the tool, making sure that the
blade is not exposed.

when using the tool. Never attempt to use an
incomplete tool or a tool with unauthorised

Never allow children to use the tool.

Be aware of falling debris when cutting the
higher slides of a hedge.