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EnGLISH (Original Instructions)
GEnERAL SAFETY RULES
WARnInG
THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully for the
correct handling, preparation, maintenance, starting
and stopping of the hedge trimmer. Become familiar
with all controls and the proper use of the hedge
trimmer.
WARnInG
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which
will cause death or serious personal injury. Become
familiar with the owner’s manual before attempting to
operate the equipment.
Intended use:
This product should only be operated outdoors in a well
ventilated area. This product is intended to cut and trim
hedges, shrubs and similar vegetation. It is NOT intended
to cut grass, trees or branches. It should not be used for any
other purpose than hedge trimming.
READ ALL InSTRUCTIOnS BEFORE USInG THIS
PRODUCT
DO nOT ALLOW CHILDREn OR UnTRAInED
InDIVIDUALS TO USE THIS UnIT.
KnOW YOUR MACHInE.
Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the machine’s applications and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards related to this
machine.
KEEP GUARDS In PLACE
and in working order. Never
operate the machine with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before each
use.
REMOVE ADJUSTInG KEYS AnD WREnCHES.
Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from machine before turning it on.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF InJURY,
Keep all bystanders
(especially children) at least 15m away.
Avoid operating
while people, especially children, are nearby.
KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATIOn CLEAR OF ALL
PERSOnS,
particularly small children, and pets.
DO nOT OPERATE THE EnGInE In A COnFInED
SPACE
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless
and an extremely dangerous gas and can cause
unconsciousness or death.
USE RIGHT MACHInE.
Don’t force machine or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use
it for a purpose not intended.
DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewellery. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
DO nOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMEnT WHILE BARE-
FOOT OR WHEn WEARInG SAnDALS OR SIMILAR
LIGHTWEIGHT FOOTWEAR.
Wear protective footwear
that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
EXERCISE CAUTIOn TO AVOID SLIPPInG OR
FALLInG.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
DOn’T OVERREACH OR STAnD On UnSTABLE
SUPPORT.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
USE OnLY RECOMMEnDED ACCESSORIES
. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
nEVER LEAVE MACHInE RUnnInG UnATTEnDED.
TURn POWER OFF.
Don’t leave machine until it comes
to a complete stop.
This product is extremely noisy in operation and you
must wear ear protection to reduce the risk of long term
hearing injury.
KEEP THE EnGInE FREE OF GRASS, LEAVES, OR
GREASE
to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
KEEP THE EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF FOREIGn
OBJECTS.
FOLLOW MAnUFACTURER’S RECOMMEnDATIOnS
FOR SAFE LOADInG, UnLOADInG, TRAnSPORT,
AnD STORAGE OF MACHInE.
KEEP MACHInE DRY, CLEAn, AnD FREE FROM
LUBRICAnT AnD GREASE
. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean machine.
STAY ALERT AnD EXERCISE COnTROL
. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO nOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE UnDER
THE InFLUEnCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR AnY
MEDICATIOn.
CHECK THE WORK AREA BEFORE EACH USE
.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled
in the machine.
DO nOT USE MACHInE IF SWITCH DOES nOT TURn
IT On AnD OFF
. Have defective switches replaced by
an authorised service center.
BEFORE CLEAnInG, REPAIRInG, OR InSPECTInG,
shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
AVOID DAnGEROUS EnVIROnMEnT.
Don’t use in