Parkside PPHSA 40-Li A1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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e) Hold the hedge trimmer only by
the insulated gripping surfaces
as the cutting blades may come
into contact with hidden wiring.
The blades coming into contact with a
live wire can also cause a charge in
metal­parts­of­the­appliance­and­result­
in an electric shock.
f) Keep all mains cables and lines
away from the cutting range.
Cables and lines may be concealed in
hedges­and­bushes­and­be­inadvert-
ently cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in
bad weather, especially if there
is a danger of a storm.
This­reduc-
es the risk of being struck by lightning.
Additional safety instructions
• Before working, search the
hedge for hidden objects, e.g.
wire fences etc.
This­will­help­you­to­
avoid damaging the device.
• Hold the hedge trimmer correct-
ly, e.g. with both hands on the
handgrips if two handgrips are
provided.
Losing control of the device
can result in injuries.
• Always wear appropriate protec-
tive equipment and work gloves
while working with the device.
Never hold or pick up the device
by the cutting blade.
Contact with
the cutting blade can lead to injuries.
For­your­personal­safety:­Wear­sui-
table work clothing, such as sturdy
shoes­with­non-slip­soles,­long,­ro-
bust trousers, gloves, safety goggles
and­ear­protection!
Do­not­wear­long­clothing­or­jewel-
lery, as it can become jammed in
the­moving­parts.­Never­use­the­device­ba-
refooted­or­wearing­open­sandals.
• The device is intended for trim-
ming hedges. Do not cut branch-
es, hard wood or anything else
with the device.
The device could
become damaged.
• Do not attempt to release a
blocked/jammed safety cutter
bar before turning off the power
and removing the battery.
There is
a risk of injury.
• When working, always hold the
device fi rmly with both hands
and away from your body. This
will­help­you­to­have­better­control­of­
the­device­in­unexpected­situations.
• Do not use the device near fl am-
mable liquids or gases.
In­the­event­
of­a­short­circuit­there­is­a­risk­of­fi­re­and­
explosion.
• The blades must be checked reg-
ularly for wear and reground.
Blunt blades overload the device. Any
damage that results is not covered by
the warranty.
• Do not try to repair the device by
yourself unless you have profes-
sional training. All work not men-
tioned in this instruction manual
may only be performed by our
service centre.
Many­accidents­are­
caused­by­poorly­maintained­appliances.
•
Do not use any accessories that
are not recommended by PARK-
SIDE.
This can result in electric shock or
fi­re.
•
The hedge trimmer is intended for work
during­which­the­operator­stands­on­the­
ground and not on a ladder or other
unstable surface.
•
Do not wear several belt holders and/or
several­shoulder­straps­at­the­same­time.