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Safety instructions for hedge trimmer
a)
Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch
isturned off.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in
serious personal injury.
b)
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to
operate any power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk
of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c)
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover.
Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.
d)
When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches
are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the
hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
e)
When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches
are off and the lock-off is in the locked position.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge
trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal
injury.
f)
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may
contact hidden wiring.
Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
g)
Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may
be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
h)
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a
risk of lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
Specific safety warnings for hedge trimmer
• Children may never use the hedge trimmer
• Do not use the hedge trimmer while anyone especially children is in the vicinity.
• Wear appropriate clothing when operating! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which
could get caught in moving parts. Wearing heavy-duty gloves, non-slip footwear and
goggles.
• Wear hearing protection and safety goggles.
• Always check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, and keep away from the foreign
objects. If the cutting unit comes in contact with a foreign object, stop the motor and
allow the hedge trimmer to come to a standstill.
• Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly and properly when operating.
• The hedge trimmer is only intended to be used at ground, do not use it on the ladders or
any other unstable support.
• Before operating the hedge trimmer, always check and make sure the locking devices of
the moving elements are in the locked position.
• To stop the hedge trimmer in an emergency situation, pull the battery off.
• Always make sure the hedge trimmer is in the proper working position before the more
is started.
