General Safety Information For Power Tools - IKRA THS 500 Pro Manuel D'utilisation

Intended use
This hedge trimmer is only intended to be used to trim
shrubs, bushes, ornamental plants and hedges. It is de-
signed to cut branches with a diameter of no more than
22 mm. The hedge trimmer is not intended for commer-
cial use. The user of the hedge trimmer must make sure
that the protective equipment specified in the operating
instructions and by the warning label on the trimmer is
attached whenever the trimmer is in use. The hedge trim-
mer must be checked for electrical or mechanical dama-
ge before it is used or while it is being used.
Stop working and contact a specialist workshop if you find
any damage.
Improper use
Any use not identified in the chapter „Intended use" is an
improper use.
The user of the hedge trimmer is solely liable for any
property damage or personal injury arising from improper
use of the hedge trimmer.
The manufacturer's obligation to honour the warranty is
voided if the hedge trimmer is used with non-original parts
Residual dangers
Residual risks always remain even if the hedge trimmer is
used properly. The hedge trimmer's design can entail the
following hazards:
• Contact can be made with the unprotected blade (re-
sulting in cutting injuries)
• Reaching into or grabbing the hedge trimmer while it is
in operation (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Unanticipated, sudden movement of the plant material
being cut (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Ejection or catapulting of damaged cutting teeth
• Ejection or catapulting of the plant material being cut
• Hearing damage if the specified hearing protection is
not worn
• Inhalation of cut materials
Read operating instructions!
General safety information for power
tools
Warning! Read all safety-related information
and safety instructions! Failure to observe the
safety information and instructions may result in
electric shock, burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety information and instructions
for future reference.
The term 'power tool' as used in the safety in-
formation and instructions includes both mains-
operated tools (with power cord) and battery-
operated tools (without power cord).
1) Safety at the workplace
a) Keep your working area clean, tidy and
well-lit. Disorder and poorly lit working ar-
eas may result in accidents.
b) Do not operate the power tool in poten-
tially explosive environments contain-
ing combustible fluids, gases or dusts.
Power tools generate sparks that may ignite
dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons away
while you are operating the power tool.
Distractions may result in the operator loos-
ing control over the tool.
2) Electrical safety
a) The mains plug of the power tool must
fit into the mains socket. The plug must
not be modified in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs/connectors in combina-
tion with tools with protective earthing.
Unmodified plugs and fitting sockets reduce
the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed sur-
faces as pipes, heaters, ovens and re-
frigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain or moisture
in general. The penetration of water into a
power tool increases the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not use the cord to carry or hang
up the tool or to pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges or moving parts of the
tool. Damaged or tangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use exclusively extension cords that are
approved for outdoor-use. The use of an
extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If the operation of a power tool in a
moist environment cannot be avoided it
is highly recommended to use a residual
current device (RCD). The use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Always pay attention to what you do
and apply reasonable care when working
with a power tool. Do not use the power
tool when you are tired or under the in-
fluence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
When working with power tools, even a
short moment of inattentiveness may result
in severe injury.
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