2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such
as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Do not wear long flowing clothing
or jewellery, as this may be caught
by moving parts. Do not use this
tool while walking barefooted or
while wearing open sandals.
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in the
rain.
b) The appliance is designed for trim-
ming hedges. Do not use to cut twigs,
hard wood or other objects.
c) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the
tool off.
d) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects
such as wire etc.
e) When operating the appliance, always
hold it well with both hands and at
some distance away from your body.
f)
Do not use the tool in the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gasses. Fire- and
explosion risk exist in the event of a
short circuit.
g) The blades have to be checked for
wear in regular intervals and re-sharp-
ened. Blunt blades will overload the
machine. Resulting damages are not
covered by warranty.
h) Do not attempt to repair the tool
yourself, unless you are schooled
in this field. All works, which are not
described in this manual, may only be
performed by our Service-Centre.
3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS
a) Ensure that the device is switched
off before inserting the battery. In-
serting a battery into a power tool that
is switched on may result in accidents.
b) Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charger is
designed for indoor use only.
c) To reduce the electric shock hazard,
unplug the battery charger from the
mains before cleaning the charger.
d) Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater. Heat dam-
ages the battery and there is a risk of
explosion.
e) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
f)
Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to the
battery. Risk of short circuit and
fumes may be emitted that irritate the
respiratory tract. Ensure fresh air and
seek medical assistance in the event
of discomfort.
g) Do not use non-rechargeable bat-
teries!
4) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this elec-
tric tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear
protection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.
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