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the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Pole hedge trimmer and branch lopper safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the machine is unplugged from the power supply when
clearing jammed material.
A moment of inattention while operating either trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pole hedge trimmer and branch lopper by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When
transporting or storing the pole hedge trimmer and branch lopper set always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the pole hedge trimmer
and branch lopper will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter
blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from the cutting area.
During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. The operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommends the use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current
of not more than 30mA. Check your R.C.D. every time you use it. Before use, examine cable for damage. Have it
replaced by a qualified electrician or Eckman Service Centre if there are signs of damage or ageing.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled. Tangled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product.
Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable
