6.9.3.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
6.9.4.
Always wear suitable clothing when using the machine. Your dealer can provide you with all
the information on the most suitable accident-prevention devices to guarantee your safety.
6.9.5.
Trim/edge only in daylight or good artificial light.
6.9.6.
Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove anything that could be thrown up by
the machine or damage the cutting device (branches, iron wire, hidden wiring, etc.).
6.9.7.
Be careful of flying debris coming from the cutting device.
6.9.8.
Stop the motor and remove the battery from its compartment.
6.9.8.1.
Whenever you leave the machine unattended;
6.9.8.2.
Before cleaning, checking or working on the machine;
6.9.8.3.
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for any damage and make repairs
before restarting it again;
6.9.8.4.
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, find the cause of the vibration
immediately and have it inspected at a Specialised Centre;
6.9.8.5.
When the machine is not in use.
6.9.9.
Always keep hands and feet away from the cutting device, especially when starting the
motor.
6.10.
Using the machine.
The use of metal or rigid blades of any type with this machine is prohibited.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called “Renaud’s syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms can regard the hands, wrists and fingers
and are shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These effects can be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly. If the symptoms
occur, the length of time the machine is used must be reduced and a doctor
consulted.
When working, always hold the machine firmly with both hands, keeping the
cutting head below the waist-line.
Immediately stop the motor if the blades block while running or if they get caught
up in the hedge branches.
Remember that an electric hedge trimmer used incorrectly can be a disturbance to
others. To respect people and the environment:
Avoid using the machine in environments or at times of the day when it may
disturb others.
You MUST comply with local regulations and provisions for the disposal of waste
materials after cutting.
To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine with the hot motor on leaves or
dry grass.
You MUST comply with local regulations and provisions for the disposal of
damaged parts or any elements which have a strong impact on the environment.
