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Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in
accordance with EN 60745.
L
pA
Sound Pressure Level:
81.6dB(A)
K
pA
Uncertainty:
3 dB
L
WA
Sound Power Level:
101.6dB(A)
K
WA
Uncertainty:
3 dB
Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions)
determined in accordance with EN 60745.
Front handle
Vibration emission value ah = 6.214 m/s²
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2
Rear handle
Vibration emission value ah = 5.328 m/s²
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s²
The specified vibration value was established in
accordance with a standardized testing method. It
may change according to how the electric equipment
is used and may exceed the specified value in
exceptional circumstances.
The specified vibration value can be used to compare
the equipment with other electric power tools.
The specified vibration value can be used for initial
assessment of a harmful effect.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Please note that the following parts of this product are
subject to normal or natural wear and that the following
parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
Category
Example
Wear parts*
Blade guide, Carbon brushes,
Consumables*
Blade
Missing parts
For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household
refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC
concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its
implementation in national laws, old electric power tools
have to be separated from other waste and disposed of
in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a
recycling depot.
Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the
manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment
must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed
of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old
equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point
that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the
national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This
does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical
components supplied with the old equipment.
Subject to technical changes
Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain residual
risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask
is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is
used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is
not properly guided and maintained.
SPARE PARTS
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special Orders Desk at
your local Bunnings Warehouse or Homebase store.
For further information, or any parts visit
www.ozito-diy.co.uk or contact Ozito Customer Service:
Great Britain: 0151 294 4488
Ireland: 1850 882711
E-mail: [email protected]
3. Always handle the hedge trimmer with both hands.
4. When working with the hedge trimmer, wear sturdy shoes
and make sure of your footing.
5. Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or on wet
hedges and never leave the hedge trimmer outdoors. The
hedge trimmer must not be used if it is wet.
6. We recommend that you wear safety goggles and ear-
muff s when working with the hedge trimmer.
7. Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber gloves and
non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose garments. Keep long
hair in a hairnet.
8. Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your footing,
particularly when working on ladders and steps.
9. Keep the equipment at a suitable distance from your body
while working. Never attempt to remove cuttings with the
blade running or to hold material you want to cut. Always
switch off the equipment before attempting to remove
any jammed cuttings. A single moment of carelessness
when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious
injuries.
10. Make sure there are no other persons or animals within
your working area (radius of swing).
11. Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
12. Keep the cable out of the cutting zone. During operation
the cable may be hidden in the hedge and be cut
through by accident.
13. Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the power
cable for signs of damage and aging.
14. Use the hedge trimmer only when the power cable is in
good working order.
15. Do not remove the power plug from the socket-outlet
by pulling on the cable. Never carry the tool by its cable.
Take care not to damage the cable in any way.
16. Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and sharp
edges. Replace damaged cables immediately.
17. Examine the cutting system regularly for signs of
damage and, if necessary, arrange for the hedge
trimmer to be professionally repaired by the ISC
Customer Service Center or a specialist workshop.
18. If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick
branches or the like, switch off and unplug the hedge
trimmer immediately. Only then are you to remove the
cause of the obstruction.
19. Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of children’s
reach.
20. During transportation and storage of the hedge trimmer,
keep the blades covered at all times with the special
guard.
21. Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer and do not
use it on jobs for which it is not intended, i.e. you are
allowed to use the hedge trimmer only to cut hedges,
shrubs and perennials.
22. Use only cables and connectors approved for outdoor
use:
- power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with integral two-plug
plug;
- extension cable HO7RN-F 3G1.5 with rain-water-
protected earthing-pin plug and earthing-contact
coupling.
- The use of a leakage-current or earth leakage
circuit-breaker is recommended for operating electric
tools. Ask your electrician!
23. The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection and
maintenance. Always replace damaged blades in
pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any damage from
impact (falling on hard ground etc.), have it checked
immediately by a specialist.
24. Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it clean
and sharp to ensure efficient and safe cutting. Follow
the maintenance and cleaning instructions.
25. The German Farmers Union, for example, prohibits the
use of electric hedge trimmers by persons aged 17 or
less. Persons aged 16 and above may only use electric
hedge trimmers if supervised by an adult.
26. Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting system.
27. Check your surroundings and take note of any potential
dangers which you may not be able hear due to the
machine’s noise.
28. Never try to work with an incomplete machine or a
machine with unapproved modifications.
29. It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer when other
persons, and particularly children, are nearby.
30. Children are not allowed to use the hedge trimmer.
31. The machine may exceed 85 db (A) at the workplace.
The operator will require noise protection measures and
ear muff s if this is the case.
32. Always ensure that all the handles and safety equipment
is fitted when the hedge trimmer is in use.
33. Examine the hedge for any concealed objects, e.g. wire,
before you start your work.
34. This equipment is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those with no experience and/
or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have received
instructions from such a person in how to use the
equipment safely. Children must always be supervised
in order to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
35. The equipment should be operated via a residual current
protective device (RCD) with a trip current of no more
than 30 mA. Do not lose this safety information.
Do not lose this information.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a
minimum.
•
Only use appliances which are in perfect working
order.
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Service and clean the appliance regularly.
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Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
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Do not overload the appliance.
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Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
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Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
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Wear protective gloves.
