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• Avoid operating while people, especially children
and pets, are nearby.
• Whilst using the hedge trimmer, always be sure of a
safe and secure operating position.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades
at all times.
• Do not use step ladders whilst operating the hedge
trimmer.
• 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 machine is in a safe
operating condition;
- if the hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
• Do not expose power tools to rain.
Do not operate
your hedge trimmer on a wet hedge.
• 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.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
• Hold the hedge trimmer properly with both hands
Electrical safety
• 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 unauthorised modification.
• Check cutting blades regularly for damage, and, if
damaged, repair immediately.
• Keep the cable away from the cutting area, and check
the cable for damage before starting work.
• Do not start the hedge trimmer with the blade sheath
fitted.
• Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer, which it
is not intended, i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge
trimmer only to cut hedges, shrubs, and perennials.
• Always be sure of your footing when using steps and
operating your hedge trimmer.
• Never run when using your hedge trimmer.
• Heavy-duty gloves should always be worn when using
the hedge trimmer.
• Be careful during adjustment of placing your fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
• During transportation and storage of the hedge trimmer,
keep the blades covered at all times with the blade
sheath.
• The use of a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of no more than 30mA is recommended.
