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connected
to any part of the product.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD
516.
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Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout
shoes.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product
is
to be used and remove all wires and other
foreign
objects.
All adjustments(turning the blade unit
，
inclining the blade head) have to be made with
sheath in place
，
and the Hedge Trimmer must
not rest on the blade in the process.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
Before using the hedge trimmer
，
always make
sure that the hand guard provided is fitted.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or
one
with an unauthorised modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an
emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the protection
equipment (hand protection, 2-hand safety
switch,
protection cover, quick blade-stop) are
damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product
until you are sure that the entire product is in a
safe operating condition;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY !
Do not touch blades.
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When finishing or interrupting work
push up protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be
sure
the hedge trimmer is in safe working condition.
