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Pins and needled or insensitivity in hands is a sign of
excessive vibrations. Limit the time of use, take long
enough breaks, divide the work to more persons or wear
anti-vibration protective gloves when using the appliance
for a long time.
•
Some noise pollution cannot be avoided with this
appliance. Perform any noisy work at a time suitable and
recommended for this type of work. Respect any period of
quiet and limit your work to a necessary time. Appropriate
ear protectors need to be used for your personal
protection and protection of persons near you.
•
Persons who are not able to operate the appliance
due to their physical, sensory or mental skills or their
lack of experience or knowledge must not use the
appliance.
•
If the appliance shows any visible damage, it must
not be put into operation.
•
There may be significant risks as a result of any
unauthorised repairs.
•
The same regulations apply to accessory parts.
Güde GmbH & Co. KG will not be held liable for any
damage caused by the following:
•
Damage to the appliance as a result of mechanical
influences and overloading.
•
Change to the appliance
•
Use for purposes other than those specified in the
Operating Instructions.
•
All safety instructions need to be necessarily
followed to prevent any injuries and damage.
Caution: The saw may only be used in a system with
safety switch against stray current (FI)!
Safety instructions for pole saw operation
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A flat and non-slip place of work with sufficient free
movement must be provided before working with the pole
saw.
•
Remove any wooden waste and items no longer needed
from the place of your work.
•
Do not cut near flammable liquids or gases.
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Defective chains must be immediately replaced.
•
The pole saw has been designed for cutting wood. Do not
use the pole saw for any other purposes. Do not use the
saw for cutting items that are not wooden. Extension
cables marked for outdoor use to be used only.
•
Do not use the pole saw if the pole or saw is damaged,
wrongly calibrated or assembled incompletely or not
safely or if the starter does not switch the saw on and off.
The chain must stop after pressing the starter.
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Sawing branches out should be done on a sawhorse.
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Do not use the pole saw in strong wind or thunderstorm.
•
Watch out for falling branches. Check the tree to be saw
out. Make a room for falling branches.
•
Do not use the pole saw for cutting annual shoots or
bushes.
•
Do not stand on a ladder or any other unstable equipment
when using the pole saw. Use both hands when working
with the saw. Apply firm, constant pressure on the chain
saw when cutting. Do not use the pole saw for sawing out
branches with a diameter exceeding the chain bar.
•
Keep other persons out of reach of the cutting end of the
pole saw – and in a safe distance from the place of your
work.
•
The pole saw is not insulated! Do not use the pole saw
near cable, electric or telephone lines. The operator may
get exposed to a danger of death as a result of the so-
called voltage spike! Keep a minimum distance of 10
metres from all electric lines. Follow applicable local
regulations.
•
Do not stand directly under the branch to be cut off. Stand
always outside the falling branches.
Safety instructions for lopping shears operation
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Keep all parts of your body in a safe distance from the
blade. If the blades are moving, do not remove any cut
material and do not touch it. Make sure the appliance is off
when removing any jammed material.
•
Fit a guard on the blade whenever transporting and storing
the appliance.
•
Keep the feeder cable in a safe distance from the area
of shearing.
•
Before starting your work, check the hedge for any hidden
items, e.g. wire fence.
•
Keep children, other persons and pets in a safe distance
from the lopping shears.
•
Do not use the lopping shears if the cutting tool is not fitted
properly or if damaged.
•
Before starting the lopping shears, make sue the blades do
not come into contact with stones or stone fractions.
•
Do not shear any hard items. This could lead to injuries
and damage to the lopping shears.
•
The system voltage must match the voltage specified on
the type label.
•
If the blades are moving, do not try to remove the cut
material and do not touch it. When removing any jammed
material, make sure the lopping shears are off and idle.
Do not touch the blades when lifting or holding the lopping
shears.
CAUTION: Blades run down after switching the
appliance off.
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Product safety:
Product corresponds to
applicable EU standards
Prohibitions:
General prohibition
(in connection with another
icon)
No pulling / carrying by cable
Warning:
Warning/Caution
Keep safe distance
Commands:
Read the Operating
Instructions!
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Do not use the appliance
when raining
Warning against dangerous
backlash!
Warning against flying
items
Wear protective glasses
and ear protectors!