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SAFETY INFoRmATIoN
Read the operating instructions carefully before use!
Save the operating instructions for future reference�
• If you do not follow the safety information and instructions, you could experience electric shocks,
severe injury or cause a fire�
• The term ’power tool’, which is used in the safety information, refers to both mains-powered
tools and battery-powered tools�
SAFETY AT WoRK
• Keep your work area in good order and ensure there is sufficient lighting� Untidy and badly lit
work areas can cause accidents�
• Do not use the power tool in explosive atmospheres where there are flammable liquids,
flammable gases or combustible dust present� Power tools can cause sparks, which can in turn
cause the dust or vapours to ignite�
• Ensure that there are no children or other people in the vicinity when you are using the power
tool� Distractions can lead you to lose control of the power tool�
ELEcTRIcAL SAFETY
• The power tool’s plug must fit properly into the power socket� You must not alter the plug� Never
use adapter plugs with earthed power tools� Altered plugs and faulty sockets increase the risk of
fires�
• Avoid contact with grounded surfaces, for example pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators�
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded�
• Protect the power tool from rain and damp� Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock�
• Do not use the cable to carry or hang up the power tool� Also do not pull on the cable to pull the
plug out of the socket� Ensure that the cable is protected from heat and that it does not come
into contact with oil, wet surfaces or the tool’s moving parts� Damaged and tangled cables
increase the risk of electric shocks�
• Only use extension leads which are intended for outdoor use when you are working with the
power tool outdoors� Using an extension lead intended for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shocks�
• Always use the hedge cutter with an RCD (Residual Current Device)� Using an RCD reduces the
risk of electric shocks�
pERSoNAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, think about what you are doing and use common sense when operating the electric
power tool� Never use the power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication� It only takes a moment’s carelessness to run the risk of serious injury�
Operating instructions
for hedge cutter
