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Safety instructions
General safety instructions for electric tools
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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions.
If the safety instructions are not strictly adhered to, there is a
risk of serious injury, electric shock or damage by fire.
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Keep the safety instructions for future reference.
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The term "electric tool" used in the safety instructions refers to
both mains-powered electric tools (with mains cable) and
battery-operated tools (without mains cable).
Workplace safety
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Keep the working area tidy and ensure that it is properly
illuminated. Working in cluttered or poorly lit areas can lead to
accidents.
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Do not use the electric tool in explosive atmospheres
containing flammable liquids, gases or dusts. Electric tools
might generate sparks that can ignite dust or vapors.
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Keep electric tools away from children and do not operate
them when other persons are standing near you. When
distracted, you might lose control over the tool.
Electric safety
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The power plug of the electric tool must fit properly into the
mains socket. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapters to connect earthed electrical tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Avoid contact with earthed objects such as pipes,
radiators, cookers and refrigerators. When your body is in
contact with an earthed device, there is an increased risk of
electric shock.
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Protect all electric tools against rain and dampness. There
is an increased risk of electric shock, if water enters the electric
tool.
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Do not carry or suspend the tool by the power cable and do
not pull the cable to disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the cable away from heat sources, oil, sharp edges
and moving tool parts. Damaged or entangled cables increase
the risk of electric shock.
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When using the electric tool outdoors, use only extension
leads that are designed for outdoor use. The use of extension
leads designed for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
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If it is not possible to avoid using the electric tool in a wet
environment, use a fault current circuit breaker. The use of
a fault current circuit breaker reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
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When working with the electric tool, ensure that your full
attention is on the task in hand, do not let yourself be
distracted and apply common sense. Do not use the electric
tool when you are tired, or when you are under the influence
of drugs alcohol or medication. Even brief moments of
inattention can lead to serious injury.
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Wear personal protective equipment and protective
goggles. Wearing personal protective equipment such as dust
mask, safety footwear, hard hat and hearing protection reduces
the risk of injury. Whether this equipment is necessary depends
on the type of the electric tool.
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Avoid inadvertent start-up of the electric tool. Ensure that
the electric tool is switched off before carrying it or
disconnecting/connecting it to the power supply (mains or
battery). When carrying the electric tool, do not place your finger
on the switch and do not connect it to the power source while it
is switched on, as this could cause injury.
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Before switching on the electric tool, remove all adjusting
tools such as spanners, etc. Tools or spanners left on a
rotating part can cause injury.
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Avoid unnatural postures. Ensure that you are standing on
firm ground and avoid a posture where you could lose your
balance. This ensures that you will be able to control the electric
tool even in unexpected situations.
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Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothing and jewelry and long hear can be
caught in moving parts.
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When using tools with dust extraction and collection
devices, ensure that they are properly mounted. The use of
dust extraction devices helps reduce the production of dust in
the working area.
Proper use of electric tools
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Do not exceed the maximum load of the tool. Use the tool
only for the intended purpose. To ensure safe and efficient
working, operate the electric tool only within the specified power
range.
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Do not use electric tools whose switches are defective.
Electric tools that cannot be properly switched on or off are
dangerous and must be repaired without delay.
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Before adjusting the tool, changing accessory parts or
putting the tool away for storage, disconnect the power
plug from the socket or remove the battery. This safety
measure reduces the risk of inadvertent tool start.
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Store the electric tool outside the reach of children. Do not
allow persons who have not read these instructions to
operate the tool. When operated by inexperienced persons,
electric tools can be very dangerous.
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Handle the electric tool with care and service it regularly.
Ensure that all moving parts can work properly and are not
jammed and regularly inspect the tool for defective or
damaged parts that might impair its function. Have
damaged parts repaired before you start the tool. Many
accidents are caused by insufficiently maintained electric tool.
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Keep the cutting parts sharp and clean. Carefully maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will rarely get jammed and
are easier to operate.
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When using the electric tool, the accessories and
replacement parts, strictly adhere to the instructions in this
manual. Take into account the actual working conditions
and the task in hand. The use of electric tools for purposes
other than the intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Proper use of battery-powered tools
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Recharge the battery only with chargers that have been
specifically recommended by the manufacturer. If a different
charger is used, there is a risk of fire.
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Operate the electric tool only with the battery provided for
this task. The use of other batteries can lead to injury or fire.
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Ensure that the battery is never in contact with metal
objects such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails or screws, as
they could short-circuit the contacts. Short-circuiting the
battery contact can lead to fire and injury from burns.
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If the battery is used incorrectly, fluid might leak out. Avoid
contact with the fluid. In event of accidental contact, rinse
with water. In case of fluid contact with the eyes, consult a
doctor. Leaking battery fluid can cause irritation of the skin and
burns.
Service
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If the electric tool needs to be repaired, have the repair
carried out by specialist personnel and instruct them to use
only original spare parts. This ensures the operational safety
of the electric tool.
Tool-specific safety instructions for shrub shears
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Keep all body parts away from the cutting blade. Never
attempt to remove any cuttings or hold material to be cut
while the blade is still running. Do not remove cuttings that
have become stuck unless the tool is switched off. A
moment of carelessness while using the battery-powered
shears may cause serious injury.
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Only carry the hedge shear by its handle and if the blade is
standing still. Always slip on the protective cover when
transporting or storing the battery-powered shears.
Handling the tool carefully reduces the risk of injury caused by
the blade.
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Keep the cable away from the cutting range. While working,
you may inadvertently cut the cable as it may be hidden by the
shrubbery.
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Only use the battery-powered shears together with Accu 50 EM
B / 50 EM C shearing blades as intended for private purposes
and to tend to bushes, hedges, and shrubs.
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