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| Operating Instruction
ing properly and are not jamming/stick-
ing, and whether parts are broken or
otherwise damaged in a way that affects
the function of the tool. Have damaged
parts repaired before using the tool.
Many accidents are the result of poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Thoroughly looked-after cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are jamming less often
and are easier to guide.
g)
Use power tools, accessories, add-on
tools, etc. in accordance with these in
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structions and in the way prescribed for
the respective type of tool. You should
also consider the working conditions
and the work to be carried out.
The use of
power tools for purposes other than those
intended for the respective tool may result
in dangerous situations.
5) Service
a) Have the power tool serviced by qual-
ified technical personnel only; repairs
should be carried out using exclusively
original spare parts.
This will ensure the
safe operation of the power tool.
Safety instructions for hedge trimmers:
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blades. Do not try to remove cut-off
matter with the tool running. Do not try to
hold material to be cut off with your hand.
Remove cut-off matter that is stuck be
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tween the blades only with the tool being
switched off!
When working with hedge trim-
mers even a short moment of inattentiveness
may result in severe injury.
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Hold the power tool by its insulated han-
dling surfaces as the cutting blades might
get in touch with the tool’s own power
cable.
If the cutting blades should acciden-
tally cut into a live power cable this might turn
metal parts of the tool ‘hot’ thereby causing an
electric shock.
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Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with
the cutting blades standing still. Always
put on the protection cover when trans-
porting or storing the hedge trimmer.
Care-
ful handling reduces the risk of injury through
the cutting blades.
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Keep the cable away from the cutting area.
When working with the trimmer the cable
might be hidden in bushes and accidentally
cut through.
Safety instructions for hedge trimmers:
-
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blades. Do not try to remove cut-off
matter with the tool running. Do not try to
hold material to be cut off with your hand.
Remove cut-off matter that is stuck be
-
tween the blades only with the tool being
switched off!
When working with hedge trim-
mers even a short moment of inattentiveness
may result in severe injury.
-
Hold the power tool by its insulated han-
dling surfaces as the cutting blades might
get in touch with the tool’s own power
cable.
If the cutting blades should acciden-
tally cut into a live power cable this might turn
metal parts of the tool ‘hot’ thereby causing an
electric shock.
-
Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with
the cutting blades standing still. Always
put on the protection cover when trans-
porting or storing the hedge trimmer.
Care-
ful handling reduces the risk of injury through
the cutting blades.
-
Keep the cable away from the cutting area.
When working with the trimmer the cable
might be hidden in bushes and accidentally
cut through.
-
The hedge trimmer should always be held
with both hands.
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Before using the equipment clear the
working area of any foreign objects and be
aware of foreign objects during operation
of the machine!
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Withdraw the plug immediately if the pow-
er cable is damaged or cut.
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Do not use the trimmer in wet weather
and do not use it to cut wet hedges.Do not
wash down the device with water. Do not
use any high-pressure cleaning devices or
steam jet devices for cleaning.
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In line with agricultural Trade Association
Regulations only persons over the age of
17 may work on their own with electric
hedge trimmers. Use is permitted for per-
sons over 16 years if the work is carried
out under the supervision of adults.
