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4. Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions,taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
h) Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery handles do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
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5. Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) If the replacement of the supply cord is
necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
6. Hedge trimmer safety warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the
cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material.
A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the cutter blade stopped. When
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer
always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
c) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutter
blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
d) Keep cable away from cutting area. During
operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
e) Check the hedge for foreign objects
before operation, e.g. wire fences.
f). Use a residual current device with a tripping
current of 30mA or less.
g). Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with
both hands if two handles are provided.
Loss
of control can cause personal injury.
7. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE
TRIMMER
1). Use the hedge trimmer only in daylight or
good artificial light.
2). Know how to stop the hedge trimmer
quickly in an emergency.
3). Never hold the hedge trimmer by the guard.
4). Never operate the hedge trimmer with
damaged guards or without guard in place.
5). Remove the plug from mains before passing
the hedge trimmer to another person.
6). Avoid operating while people especially
children are nearby.
7). Whilst using the hedge trimmer always be
sure of a safe and secure operating position.
8). Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
9). Do not use step ladders whilst operating the
hedge trimmer.
10). Remove the plug from the mains:
- Before leaving the hedge trimmer
unattended for any period;
- Before cleaning a blockage;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- If you hit an object, do not use your hedge
trimmer until you are sure that the entire
hedge trimmer is in a safe operating
condition,
- If the hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnor
mally, check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury before passing to
another person.
11). Do not expose to rain. Do not operate your
hedge trimmer on a wet hedge.
12). Always ensure the safety guard supplied is
fitted before using the hedge trimmer. Never
attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorized modification.
13). Check cutting blades regularly for damage,
and if damaged repair immediately.
14). Keep cable away from the cutting area,
check the cable for damage before starting.
15). Do not start the hedge trimmer without the
work.blade cover fitted.
16). Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer
and do not use it on jobs for which it is not.
17). Always be sure of your footing when using
steps and when using your hedge trimmer.
18). Never run when using your hedge trimmer.
19). Heavy duty gloves should always be worn
when using the hedge trimmer.
20). Be careful during adjustment of placing your
fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of
the machine.
21). During transportation and storage of the
hedge trimmer, keep the blades covered at all
times with the blade cover/storage.
22). The use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than
30mA is recommended.
23). Do not try to grasp or remove hedge
clippings when the hedge trimmer is running.
Only remove hedge clippings when the appliance
is switched off and disconnected from the mains
supply.
24). Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle while
the cutter blade is not running. Always ensure
guard supplied is fitted when transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer. Careful operation