10
Safety Notes
Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to
use the unit, unless they are supervised for their safety by a qualified person
or are briefed by the responsible person how to use the unit.
Keep bystanders out of the working area. Do not leave the hedge
trimmer unattended after use.
Use the hedge trimmer only for the intended use to cut leaves,
bushes, shrubs and hedges. Do not cut thick branches or similar material.
Do not use the hedge trimmer near flammable liquids or gases.
The unit is not designed for continuous, professional use.
Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain. Do not operate the trimmer in damp
or wet locations and do not cut wet foliage. Do not work in the dark.
Before using, check the hedge trimmer for any damaged parts and do not use
the trimmer if damages are detected.
Keep the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands.
Wear suitable clothing and use safety glasses, safety
gloves and ear protection.
Make sure to have a safety stand when operating the trimmer. When using
ladder or scaffold, make sure the stands are stable and cannot topple over.
Always keep yourself balanced when cutting with the hedge trimmer.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle when the blades are idle. Always fit
the blade protection when carrying or storing the hedge trimmer. Careful
handling with the trimmer reduces the risk of injury.
When cleaning, maintaining and not in use always remove the battery from
the unit.
The blades are very sharp. Do not touch the blades during use and keep
fingers, hair, clothing and similar objects away from the blades.
Do not attempt to remove cut material from the blades or to hold material to
be cut when the blades are running. Remove jammed material from the
blades after switching off and unplugging. A moment of inattention while
operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
Keep the blades always sharp and clean.
Do not force the hedge trimmer while cutting. Allow to hedge trimmer to work
at the rate for which it was designed.
Charge the battery of the hedge trimmer only with the included charger and
Please note the included General Safety Notes and the following
safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury: