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rubber gloves, substantial footwear and long trousers
is recommended when working outdoors.
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To prevent hair from being drawn into nearby air
vents and becoming entangled in moving parts,
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair or
secure covered hair above shoulder level.
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Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain or
damp weather.
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When transporting or storing the machine always fit
with blade cover.
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Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert
for possible hazards that you may not hear due to the
noise of the machine.
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Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
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Always ensure all the handles and guards are fitted
when using the tool.
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Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted whith an unauthorised modification.
WHILE OPERATING
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Do not use trimmer without front handle in place.
Keep both hands on handles when unit is in use.
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To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit with
your finger on the trigger.
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Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this hedge trimmer.
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Wear heavy, long pants, substantial footwear and well
fitting gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or
go barefoot.
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Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not
use on ladder.
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Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop,
and remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, repair, or making adjustments.
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This hedge trimmer is to be used for cutting hedges,
bushes, and shrubs only. Do not use for any other
purpose.
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Before starting the unit, make sure the cutting blades
will not come in contact with anything.
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If you strike or become entangled with foreign
objects, stop the unit immediately, remove the battery
pack and check for damage. Do not operate before
repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose
or damaged parts.
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Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
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Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is dam-aged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform it’s intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect it’s operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a Authorised Service Centre
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when blades are moving. Make sure battery
pack is removed and the trigger is released when
clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the unit.
CAUTION
Blades coast after unit is turned off.
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Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
blades when they are moving.
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Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
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Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials.
They may become lodged in the cutting blades.
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Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorised use or damage. Keep
out of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
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Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Storage instructions.
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Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
SERVICE
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Service on unit must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury
to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void
your warranty.
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When servicing a unit, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of shock or serious injury to the user, or damage to