Parkside PHS 9500 A1, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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6 GB/IE/NI
■ The operator is resposnible to third persons
within the area of operations.
■ Keep children away.
■ Do not allow other persons, especially children,
to touch the tool or motor.
Keep them away from your
working area.
■ Always ensure that the hedge trimmer is prop-
erly in one of the prescribed working positions
before starting the motor.
■ Ensure that all handles and safety equipment
are installed when using the hedge trimmer.
Nev-
er attempt to use an incomplete hedge trimmer or one with
an impermissible modification.
■ Do not use a blunt, broken or otherwise dam-
aged cutting device.
■ Be sure that the cutting device already moves be-
fore you start cutting.
■ Do not overload the machine! You work better and
safer in the given performance range.
■ Only operate the machine with complete and
correctly attached safety equipment and do not
alter anything on the machine that could impair
the safety.
■ Do not modify the device or parts of the device
respectively.
■ Do not use any knives which do not comply with
the indicated characteristics of this instruction
manual.
The use of other tools and other accessories can
signify a risk of injury for you.
■ Stop the machine and remove the spark plug
connector from the spark plug when
- the hedge trimmer had contact with soil, stones, nails or
other foreign substances checking the device for damages
- Adjusting the working position of the cutting unit
- Inspection, maintenance or work on the hedge trimmer.
- carrying out repair works
- maintenance and cleaning
- carrying out servicing and repair works, removal of faults
(including blocking of knives)
- transport and storage
- leaving the hedge trimmer (also for short-term interrup-
tions)
■ Maintain your hedge trimmer with care:
- Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
- Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
- Follow the maintenance instructions.
■ Check the machine for possible damage:
- Before continuing to use the machine, the protective de-
vices must be inspected to ensure that they work perfectly
and with their intended function.
- Check whether the movable parts function perfectly and
do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All parts
must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to en-
sure perfect operation of the hedge trimmer.
- Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired or
exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop; insofar
as nothing else is stated in the instructions for use.
- Damaged or illegible safety labels should be replaced
immediately.
■ Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in! Be-
fore switching on, check always that wrenches and adjusting
tools are removed. Before switching on, check always that
wrenches and adjusting tools are removed.
■ Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place
out of the reach of children.
■ Store the hedge trimmer where petrol vapours
cannot come into contact with open fire or
sparks.
Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down before stor-
ing it.
■ When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always cover the cutting unit with the cutting unit
protector.
■ Do not repair the device unless you are qualified
for such kind of work.
Do not carry out repair opera-
tions on the machine other than those described in section
“12. Cleaning and Maintenance” but contact the manufac-
turer or authorized customer service centres.
■ Avoid using the hedge trimmer if people, and es-
pecially children, are in the vicinity.
■ If the cutting unit touches a foreign object, the
operating noises get louder or the hedge trim-
mer vibrates unusually excessively, stop the en-
gine and allow the hedge trimmer to come to a
standstill.
Disconnect the spark plug connector from the
spark plug and take the following measures:
1. check for damage;;
2. check for loose parts and fasten all parts;;
3. replace damaged parts with equivalent parts or have
them repaired.
■ Do not use the hedge trimmer with a faulty or
heavily worn cutting unit.
■ To reduce the risk of fire, make sure that the en-
gine and silencer are free of debris, leaves or
leaking lubricant.
■ Always use both hands when the hedge trimmer
is equipped with two handles.
■ If the hedge trimmer is shut down for mainte-
nance, inspection or storage, turn off the engine,
disconnect the spark plug connector from the
spark plug and ensure that all rotating parts
have stopped.
Allow the machine to cool down before
checking, adjusting, etc.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried out by the
manufacturer or one of his customer service points.
Use only original spare parts. Accidents can arise for the user
through the use of other spare parts. The manufacturer is not
liable for any damage or injury resulting from such action.
6.3 Safe handling with fuels
Handle fuel with care! Fuels and fuel vapours are
inflammable and may cause serious injury on the
skin or when inhaled.
Therefore be careful and provide
sufficient ventilation when handling with fuels.
■ Stop the engine and allow the device to cool
down before fuelling it.
■ Do not smoke and avoid open flames when fuel-
ling.
■ Wear gloves when fuelling.