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sonal injury from the cutter blades.
•
Hold the power tool only on the insu-
lated handle surfaces, as the cutting
blade may come into contact with
concealed power cables.
Contact be-
tween the cutting blade and a live cable
may render metallic components live
and result in an electric shock.
•
Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be hid-
den in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
•
Before the work, search the hedge
for concealed objects, e.g. cable etc.
•
Hold the hedge trimmer correctly,
e.g. with both hands on the handles,
if there are two handles.
Loss of
control of the equipment may result in
injuries.
•
Wear suitable clothing and work
clothes when working with the equip-
ment. Do not hold the equipment
by the cutting blade or lift it on the
cutting blade.
Contact with the cutting
blade can cause injuries.
2) FURTHER SAFETy DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such
as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Do not wear long flowing clothing or
jewellery, as this may be caught by
moving parts. Do not use this tool
while walking barefooted or while
wearing open sandals.
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain.
b) The appliance is designed for trimming
hedges. Do not use to cut twigs, hard
wood or other objects.
c) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the tool
off.
d) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects such
as wire etc.
e) When operating the appliance, always
hold it well with both hands and at some
distance away from your body.
f) Do not use the tool in the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gasses. Fire- and
explosion risk exist in the event of a short
circuit.
g) The blades have to be checked for wear
in regular intervals and re-sharpened.
Blunt blades will overload the machine.
Resulting damages are not covered by
warranty.
h) Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself,
unless you are schooled in this field. All
works, which are not described in this
manual, may only be performed by our
Service-Centre.
3) SpECIAL SAFETy DIRECTIONS FOR
BATTERy-OpERATED TOOLS
a) Ensure that the device is switched off
before inserting the battery.
Inserting a
battery into a power tool that is switched
on may result in accidents.
b) Recharge the batteries indoors only
because the battery charger is de-
signed for indoor use only.
c) To reduce the electric shock hazard,
unplug the battery charger from the
mains before cleaning the charger.
d) Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do not
leave it on a heater.
Heat damages the
battery and there is a risk of explosion.
e) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
f) Do not open up the battery and avoid
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