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Safety instructions for hedge trimmers:
Keep all parts of your body away from the
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cutting blades. Do not try to remove cut-
off matter with the tool running. Do not
try to hold material to be cut off with your
hand. Remove cut-off matter that is stuck
between the blades only with the tool being
switched off! When working with hedge trim-
mers even a short moment of inattentiveness
may result in severe injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with
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the cutting blades standing still. Always
put on the protection cover when trans-
porting or storing the hedge trimmer. Care-
ful handling reduces the risk of injury through
the cutting blades.
• Check the hedge for hidden objects such as
wire fencing before beginning to cut.
• The hedge trimmer may not be used by per-
sons who are younger than 16 years of age or
by persons who have not been trained to use it.
• Keep the hedge trimmer away from children,
other persons and pets.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. This could become
caught in moving parts. Wearing rubber gloves
and sturdy footwear is recommended. Wear a
hair net if you have long hair.
• Wear a dust mask if it is dusty where you are
working.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer if the cutter is
not properly secured or if it is damaged.
• Make sure before switching on the hedge trim-
mer that the blades do not come into contact
with stones or rubble.
• When working, keep the cutter away from your
body and extremities.
• Do not cut hard objects. This can cause inju-
ries and damage the hedge trimmer.
• Use only in daylight or if there is sufficient
artificial lighting.
• When the hedge trimmer is not being used,
store it in a dry location in such a way that the
blade is not exposed and the hedge trimmer is
out of the reach of children.
• Never use the hedge trimmer in the rain. Keep
away from the wet and the damp. Do not leave
outdoors overnight. Do not cut damp or wet
grass.
• Make sure the hedge trimmer does not start
accidentally. Do not carry the hedge trimmer
with fingers on both switches if the hedge trim-
mer is plugged in. Make sure the switch is set
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to off before plugging the plug into the socket.
• Do not attempt to remove cut materials or
attempt to hold on to materials being cut while
the blades are in motion. Make sure that the
hedge trimmer has been switched off and has
come to a complete stop before attempting to
remove jammed material. Do not lift or hold
the hedge trimmer by the blades.
• If solid objecst are caught in the cutting blade
and jam the motor, switch off the machine at
once, remove the battery, remove the object
and continue with the work.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer. The trim-
mer works better and poses less risk of injury
if it is operated as intended.
• Be careful, pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not use the
hedge trimmer if you are tired.
• Take care of the hedge trimmer, keep the
blades sharp and clean; the blades then pro-
vide the best performance and pose less risk
of injury. Keep the grips dry, clean and free of
oil and grease.
- A tingling feeling or numbness in the hands is
sign of excessive vibration. Limit the operating
time, take sufficiently long work breaks, distrib-
ute the work between several people or wear
anti-vibration gloves when using the tool for
extended periods.
- A certain degree of noise from this device is
unavoidable. Perform noise-intensive work at
times when this is permitted and at times in-
tended for this type of work. Where applicable,
observe quiet times and limit working time to
the absolute minimum. You and other persons
in the area where the trimmer is being used
should wear suitable hearing
General safety
Before use the pole trimmer
1. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
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CAUTION: The blades continue to run
after the trimmer has been switched off.
WARNING: When using electric gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
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Use common sense when operating Pole
Trimmer.
protection.