Nakayama 016892, Manual

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come to a standstill. Allow the machine to cool
down before carrying out an inspection, settings,
etc.
b) Store the hedge trimmer where the petrol
vapours cannot come into contact with flames or
sparks. Always allow the hedge trimmer to cool
down before storage.
c) When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer, cover the cutting unit with the
protective cover for the cutting unit.
Complementary safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
Environmental safety
• Only operate the hedge trimmer in daylight or
good artificial light.
• While trimming, ensure that you do not come
into contact with objects such as fence wire or
plant supports. They could cause damage to the
cutter bar . Inspect the hedge to be cut carefully
and remove any wires or other foreign bodies.
• Be aware of your environment and all possible
hazards that you may be unable to hear while
cutting the hedge.
DANGER!
In the event of imminent danger or an
emergency, switch off the engine immediately.
Electrical safety
• Hold the power tool only by the insulated grips
as the cutting blades could come into contact
with hidden power lines. Contact between the
blades and a live wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool live and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Personal safety
• During operation, no other person or animal
may be within a radius of 15 metres. The operator
is responsible for third parties within the working
area.
• During operation, ensure that you have proper
footing and balance at all times, especially when
used on steps or ladders.
• Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the cutter
bar .
• Keep your hands away from the cutting blades.
Do not attempt to clear cuttings or hold onto
the material to be cut while the blades are still
in motion. Remove any jammed clippings only
when the appliance has been switched off. A
moment of inattention while oper-ating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill
before putting it down.
Use and handling
CAUTION!
• Between tasks or after completion of a task,
do not set the cutter bar down on its tip as this
could cause damage to the cutter bar .
• Before use, always check that the blades, the
blade screws and other parts of the cutting tool
are not worn or damaged. Never work with a
damaged or heavily worn blade. ■After making
settings to the working angle, check whether
both setting levers are clicked firmly into place.
If one of the setting levers remains open, the
second could be unintentionally be released by a
branch and the cutter bar could swing down.
• Never use the hedge trimmer with defective or
missing safety guards.
• Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the safety
guards.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the front handle
when switched off, and with the cutter bar facing
away from your body. When transporting or
storing the trimmer, always put on the protective
cover. Careful handling of the appliance reduces
the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving blades.
• Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, high or closed
space out of the reach of children.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment unless
you have received the necessary training.
• For safety's sake, change worn or damaged
parts.
DANGER!
• In the event of imminent danger or an
emergency, switch off the engine immediately.