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Attention ! To avoid injuries,
risk of fire and leaking batteries
(accus), special attention must
be given to the following accu-
driven Hedge Trimmer safety
instructions.
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This accu-system V12
unit must only be opera-
ted with the above mentioned
power supply units (Accu A 12,
Art. No. 2109, or Accu-Pack
AP 12, Art. No. 2110).
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Checks before
each operation
Inspect the unit before each
use. Do not use the Hedge
Trimmer, if safety devices
(two-hand switch, blade stop,
impact protection) and / or the
blades are damaged or worn.
Never bypass safety devices.
Inspect the area to be cut
before and during work.
Remove any foreign objects.
If, in spite of care, there is an
obstruction when cutting, turn
off the Hedge Trimmer and
remove it.
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Use / Responsibility
This Hedge Trimmer can cause
serious injuries!
Use the unit only for the pur-
poses specified in these oper-
ating instructions.
Do not overload the Telescopic
Hedge Trimmer – to work better
and safer do not exceed the
given power consumption.
Keep the guide-handle dry
and free from oil and grease.
Concentrate and work with
care. You are responsible for
safety in the area of work.
Keep the area of work tidy.
Untidiness in the area of work
can cause accidents.
Make sure that there are no
other people (especially chil-
dren) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
Do not wear loose clothes,
jewellery, etc. They could get
caught in the trimmer. Wear
sturdy working shoes, gloves
and an eye protection. Wear
long trousers to protect your
legs.
Ensure you have a secure
foothold during operation of
the machine, especially when
using steps. Attention ! Take
extra care when walking back-
wards. You may stumble.
Keep the motor casing and
ventilation free from obstruc-
tions, leaves and other similar
things.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer
in the vicinity of flammable
liquids and gases.
If the blades get jammed,
please switch off the unit
and remove the object (thick
branch, foreign body).
Only work when visibility is
good.
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Interrupting work
Never leave the Hedge Trim-
mer unattended in the working
place. If you stop work, store
the Hedge Trimmer in a safe
place. Remove the accu from
the unit!
Should you stop work in order
to get to another working place,
always switch off the Hedge
Trimmer to go there. Remove
the accu from the unit!
Always attach the blade protec-
tion for transport and storage
of the unit.
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Work place safety
Make yourself familiar with
the surroundings and look out
for dangers which you may
not detect due to machinery
noise.
Never use the unit when it
rains or in damp / wet areas.
Do not operate the Hedge
Trimmer in or near swimming
pools and garden ponds.
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Electrical safety /
Fire risk
The contacts of the Accu
should never be bridged.
Short circuit – fire risk!
9. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
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