Parkside PTHSA 20-Li C4, Translation Of The Original Instructions, Page: 33 / 172

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Always use two hands when
operating the extended-reach
hedge trimmer.
Hold the extended-
reach hedge trimmer with both hands
to avoid loss of control.
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Always use head protection
when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer overhead.
Falling debris can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Additional safety instructions for
hedge trimmers
• Wear personal protective equipment
for your own safety:
• Use eye protection
• Use hearing protection
• Use hand protection
• Wear suitable work clothing, such as
solid shoes with non-slip soles as well
as long, robust trousers.
• Do not wear long clothing or jewellery,
as it can become jammed in the mov-
ing parts.
• Never use the device barefooted or
wearing open sandals.
• The device is intended for use by
adults. Children under the age of 16
may not use the device, except under
supervision.
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The device is intended for
trimming hedges. Do not cut
branches, hard wood or any-
thing else with the device. The
device could become damaged.
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When working, always hold
the device firmly with both
hands and away from your
body. This will help you to have better
control of the device in unexpected situ-
ations.
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Always wear appropriate pro-
tective 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.
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Do not use the device near
flammable liquids or gases. In
the event of a short circuit there is a risk
of fire and explosion.
• Always make sure that the device is
properly in one of the specified work-
ing positions before starting the device.
• The blades must be checked
regularly for wear and re-
ground. Blunt blades overload the
device. Any damage that results is not
covered by the warranty.
• Switch off the device and remove the
rechargeable battery. Make sure that
all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop
• when leaving the device,
• before removing obstructions or
loosening blockages,
• before checking the device, clean-
ing it or performing maintenance
work on it
• before adjusting the working posi-
tion of the cutting unit
• If the cutting unit touches a foreign ob-
ject or the device starts to vibrate ab-
normally, an immediate inspection is re-
quired:
• examine for loose parts and tighten
these,
• search for signs of damage,
• replace damaged parts with equi-
valent ones or have the device re-
paired.
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Do not try to repair the device
by yourself unless you have
professional training. All work