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Hedge trimmer warnings
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
4.
Check the hedge for foreign objects
before operation, e. g. wire fences.
Take care that the cutting device does not
come into contact with wire or other metal
objects.
5.
Hold the hedge trimmer properly,
e. g. with both hands if two handles
are provided.
Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
6. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
device at all times and especially when
switching the product on.
7. Do not try to grasp or remove trimmings
when the product is running. Only remove
trimmings when the product is switched off
and disconnected from the power supply
(e. g. remove the battery pack).
8. Never hold the product by the guard.
9. Always be sure of a safe and secure
operating position, whilst using the product.
10. Never use the product standing on steps or a
ladder. Do not work over shoulder height.
11. Always ensure the safety guard supplied is
fitted before using the product. Never attempt
to use an incomplete product or one fitted
with an unauthorised modification.
12. Check the cutting device regularly for
damage, and if damaged repair immediately.
13. Do not overload the product.
14. Check immediately if the product starts to
vibrate abnormally. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
15. Switch the product off when the cutting device
is blocked. Disconnect it from power supply
(e. g. remove the battery pack) and remove
the blockage. Inspect the cutting device for
damage before using the product again.
16. Follow the maintenance and repair
instructions for this product. Never carry out
any modifications of the product. Information
about maintenance and repair is provided in
this instruction manual.
17. Know how to stop the product quickly in an
emergency.
18. Do not expose the product to rain. Do not
operate the product on a wet hedge.
19. Use the product only in daylight or good
artificial light.
20. Prolonged use of the product exposes the
user to vibrations that can cause a range of
conditions collectively known as hand-arm
vibration syndrome (HAVS) e. g. fingers
going white; as well as specific diseases such
as carpal tunnel syndrome.
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To reduce this risk when using the product,
always wear protective gloves and keep
your hands warm.
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The symptoms of HAVS include any
combination of the following: Tingling
and numbness in the fingers; Not being
able to feel things properly; Loss of
strength in the hands; Fingers going white
(blanching) and becoming red and painful
on recovery (particularly in the cold and
wet, and probably only in the tips at first).
Seek medical advice immediately if such
symptoms are experienced.
Q
Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration
emission, limit the time of operation, use low-
vibration and low-noise operating modes as well
as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimise
the vibration and noise exposure risks:
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Only use the product as intended by its
design and these instructions.
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Ensure that the product is in good condition
and well maintained.
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Use correct attachments for the product and
ensure they are in good condition.
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Keep tight grip on the handles / grip
surfaces.
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