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4. When working with the hedge trimmer, wear
sturdy shoes and make sure of your footing.
5. Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain
or on wet hedges and never leave the hedge
trimmer outdoors. The hedge trimmer must
not be used if it is wet.
6. We recommend that you wear safety goggles
and ear-mu
ff
s when working with the hedge
trimmer.
7. Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
garments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.
8. Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of
your footing, particularly when working on
ladders and steps.
9. Keep the equipment at a suitable distance
from your body while working. Never attempt
to remove cuttings with the blade running
or to hold material you want to cut. Always
switch o
ff
the equipment before attempting
to remove any jammed cuttings. A single mo-
ment of carelessness when using the hedge
trimmer can result in serious injuries.
10. Make sure there are no other persons or
animals within your working area (radius of
swing).
11. Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide
handle.
12. Keep the cable out of the cutting zone. During
operation the cable may be hidden in the
hedge and be cut through by accident.
13. Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine
the power cable for signs of damage and
aging.
14. Use the hedge trimmer only when the power
cable is in good working order.
15. Do not remove the power plug from the
socket-outlet by pulling on the cable. Never
carry the tool by its cable. Take care not to
damage the cable in any way.
16. Protect cables from heat, caustic
fl
uids and
sharp edges. Replace damaged cables im-
mediately.
17. Examine the cutting system regularly for signs
of damage and, if necessary, arrange for the
hedge trimmer to be professionally repaired
by the ISC Customer Service Center or a
specialist workshop.
18. If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to
thick branches or the like, switch o
ff
and
unplug the hedge trimmer immediately. Only
then are you to remove the cause of the obst-
ruction.
19. Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
children’s reach.
20. During transportation and storage of the
hedge trimmer, keep the blades covered at all
times with the special guard.
21. Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer
and do not use it on jobs for which it is not in-
tended, i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge
trimmer only to cut hedges, shrubs and per-
ennials.
22. Use only cables and connectors approved for
outdoor use:
- power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with integral
two-plug plug;
- extension cable HO7RN-F 3G1.5 with
rain-water-protected earthing-pin plug and
earthing-contact coupling.
- The use of a leakage-current or earth-
leakage circuit-breaker is recommended for
operating electric tools. Ask your electrician!
23. The hedge trimmer requires regular inspec-
tion and maintenance. Always replace dama-
ged blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suf-
fers any damage from impact (falling on hard
ground etc.), have it checked immediately by
a specialist.
24. Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep
it clean and sharp to ensure e
ffi
cient and safe
cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
25. The German Farmers Union, for example,
prohibits the use of electric hedge trimmers
by persons aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16
and above may only use electric hedge trim-
mers if supervised by an adult.
26. Do not use the hedge trimmer with a dama-
ged or excessively worn cutting system.
27. Check your surroundings and take note of
any potential dangers which you may not be
able hear due to the machine’s noise.
28. Never try to work with an incomplete machine
or a machine with unapproved modi
fi
cations.
29. It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer
when other persons, and particularly children,
are nearby.
30. Children are not allowed to use the hedge
trimmer.
31. The machine may exceed 85 db (A) at the
workplace. The operator will require noise
protection measures and ear mu
ff
s if this is
the case.
32. Always ensure that all the handles and safety
equipment is
fi
tted when the hedge trimmer is
in use.
33. Examine the hedge for any concealed ob-
jects, e.g. wire, before you start your work.
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