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Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
When working with the machine, always
hold it firmly with both hands and provide
for a secure stance.
The power tool is guided
more secure with both hands.
Wait until the machine has come to a
standstill before placing it down.
Other persons and animals should remain at
a distance of 3metres or more when the
machine is being used. The operator is
responsible for third persons in the working
area.
Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter.
Children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions must not operate the hedgecutter.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Never cut a hedge while people, especially
children or pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Do not operate the hedgecutter when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. The
use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and
safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught
in moving parts.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
hedgecutter is to be used and remove all wires
and other foreign objects.
Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade
bolts and cutter assembly for wear or damage.
Do not operate with a damaged or excessively
worn cutting device.
Check cable for damage before starting
work and replace if necessary. Keep cable
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in
an emergency.
Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
Never operate the hedgecutter with
defective guards or without the guard in place.
Always ensure all handles and guards
supplied are fitted when using the hedgecutter.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
hedgecutter or one with an unauthorised
modification.
Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard.
While operating the hedgecutter always be
sure of a safe and secure operating position at
all times, especially when using steps or a
ladder.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
stay alert for possible hazards that you may
not hear whilst operating the hedgecutter.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– before checking, clearing a blockage or
working on the hedgecutter.
– after striking a foreign object, inspect the
hedgecutter for damage and make repairs as
necessary.
– if the hedgecutter starts to vibrate abnormally
check immediately.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
ensure that the hedgecutter is always in a safe
working condition.
The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry,
high or locked up place out of the reach of
children.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless
you are qualified to do so.
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.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the cutter blade stopped. When
transporting 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 or its own cord.
Cutter
blades contacting a "live" wire may make
