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• Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
device. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a
tool with unauthorised modifications.
• Always use two hands to operate the power tool.
• When transporting or storing the tool, always fit the
blade sheath.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear due to the noise
of the tool.
• Do not carry the tool with your hands on the switch
unless the battery has been removed.
• If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably
seek practical instruction by an experienced user, in
addition to studying this manual, before operating.
• Never touch the blades while the tool is running.
• Never attempt to force the blades to come to a
standstill.
• Do not put the tool down until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
• Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do
not use the machine when the blades are damaged.
• Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any
damage.
• Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately
switch it off and check for any damage.
