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se or the hedge trimmer vibrates with
unusually high force, turn off the motor
and let the hedge trimmer come to a
standstill. Pull the mains plug or remo-
ve the battery and take the following
measures:
- check for damages;
- check for loose parts and fasten all
loose parts;
- replace damaged parts with equiva-
lent parts or have them repaired.
Operation
•
Switch the appliance off and remove
the mains plug or battery before:
- cleaning or removing a blockage;
- inspection, servicing or work on the
hedge trimmer;
- adjusting the working position of the
cutting unit;
- leaving the hedge trimmer unattended.
•
Always ensure that the hedge trimmer
is properly placed in one of the indica-
ted working positions before the motor
is started.
•
Do not use the hedge trimmer with a de-
fective or strongly worn-out cutting unit.
•
To avoid the risk of fire, ensure that the
motor is free from deposits and leaves.
•
Always ensure that all handles and
safety devices are mounted when you
use the hedge trimmer. Never try to
use an incomplete hedge trimmer or a
hedge trimmer with impermissible mo-
difications.
•
Always use both hands when the
hedge trimmer is equipped with two
handles.
•
Always familiarise with your surroun-
dings and pay attention to potential
dangers that you cannot hear because
of the noise the hedge trimmer makes.
•
Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be
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hidden in shrubs and can be acciden-
tally cut by the blade.
•
Keep all parts of the body away from
the cutter blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.
•
Children must never use the hedge
trimmer.
Maintenance and storage
•
If the hedge trimmer is taken out of ope-
ration for purposes of maintenance, in-
spection or storage, turn off the motor,
unplug the mains plug or remove the
battery and make absolutely sure that
all rotating parts have come to a stand-
still. Let the machine cool down before
you check or adjust it, etc.
•
Carry the hedge trimmer by the
handle with the cutter blade
stopped. When transporting
or storing the hedge trimmer
always fit the cutting device
cover. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal
injury from the cutter blades.
Safety information for
chainsaws
• When in operation, keep all
body parts away from the saw
chain. Before you start the saw,
ensure that the saw chain is not
touching anything. When using a
chainsaw, losing concentration for just
a moment can lead to clothing or body
parts being caught up in the saw chain.
• Always hold the chainsaw with
your right hand on the rear