GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Personal protective equipment
Always wear:
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Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
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Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a
visor then you must also wear approved protective
goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply
with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in
EU countries.
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Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when
fitting cutting attachments.
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Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
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Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
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Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Machine
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s safety equipment
This section describes the machine
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s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
The life span or the runtime of the machine can be
reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine
maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service
and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you
need further information please contact your nearest
service workshop.
Control panel
Make sure the machine is switched on or off when the
activate/deactivate button (1) is pressed and held (>1
sec.). The green LED (2) is lit or turned off.
(Figure 5)
Flashing warning indicator (3) and green LED (2) is lit
could indicate that:
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it is not possible to apply full power and, at the same
time, activate the machine. Release the power trigger
and the machine is active.
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the machine is blocked. Deactivate the machine.
Remove the battery from the machine. Remove the
twigs, branches or other materials that are jammed in
the blades.
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the machine is overloaded due to heavy trimming.
Release the power trigger and the machine is active.
If the warning symbol (3) flashes, it indicates that the
machine is too hot and the machine deactivates. When
the machine is restored to normal temperature it is again
ready to run and you can activate the machine.
Solid red warning light (3) indicates service.
Power trigger on front handle
The power trigger on front handle is designed to prevent
accidental operation. It is necessary to press both the
power trigger on the front handle and the power trigger on
the rear handle. The order actuation power trigger front
handle and power trigger on the rear handle doesn’t
matter. When you release the handle, the power trigger on
the rear handle and the power trigger on the front handle
both move back to their original positions. This movement
is operated by independent springs. This arrangement
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WARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. Since
the machine is easy to start, children
may be able to start it if they are not kept
under full surveillance. This can mean a
risk of serious personal injury. Therefore
disconnect the battery when the machine
is not under close supervision.
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WARNING! Faulty blades can increase
the risk of accidents.
IMPORTANT!
Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even
fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the motor stops.
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine requires
special training. This is especially true of the machine
′
s
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer,
ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
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WARNING! Never use a machine with
faulty safety equipment. The machine's
safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
