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e) Do not overreach. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced at all times. This will allow you to have
more control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewellery or long hair could become caught in moving parts.
g) If equipment for dust extraction or collection is available, make sure that it is connected and used properly.
Using technical aids may decrease dust related hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of power tools
a) Do not force the power tool. Use a power tool suitable for the work you are about to perform. The proper
power tool will perform the task better and safer if used at the correct feed rate.
b) Never use the power tool if the power switch does not switch the tool on and off properly. All power tools
that cannot be controlled by the power switch are dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug the lead from the wall socket before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing
the power tool. These precautions reduce the risk of the power tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store any power tools that are not being used out of children’s reach. Do not allow people who are
unfamiliar with the tool or its functions to operate the tool. Power tools can be dangerous if they fall into
the hands of inexperienced users.
e) Maintaining power tools. Check for any incorrect settings, parts that catch, broken parts or anything else
which may cause the power tool to malfunction. If something is damaged it must be repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp blades are less likely to jam and
are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and similar according to the instructions and in an appropriate way suitable
for the type of power tool used. Also take into consideration your work environment and the type of work
to be done. Using the power tool for a purpose other than that for which it is intended could result in
a dangerous situation.
5) Service
a) Repairs and service should only be performed by qualified tradesmen, and only with original spare parts.
This guarantees that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
1.2 Extra safety instructions for hedge trimmers
• Keep all body parts away from the trimmer blades. Do not remove debris from the blades or hold onto any
material that you are cutting whilst the trimmer blades are in motion. Make sure that the power switch is set
to OFF before removing any debris from between the blades. One moment of carelessness can result in
serious personal injury.
• Only carry the hedge trimmer by the handle and only when the blades have stopped. Always cover
the blades with the blade guard when transporting the hedge trimmer. Correct use of the hedge trimmer will
reduce the likelihood of personal injury from the trimmer blades.
• Always keep the power lead away from the cutting area. When in use the lead can sometimes be hidden by
the hedge and accidentally be cut by the trimmer blades.
• Always inspect the hedge before cutting it to make sure that it does not contain any foreign objects.
• It is recommended that the hedge trimmer be connected to a residual current device (RCD or RCCB) which
trips at <30 mA.
• Always hold the hedge trimmer in both hands when using it.
