is to be cut. Only remove trapped
clippings when the tool is switched
off. One moment of carelessness in
the usage of the hedge trimmer can
lead to severe injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer at the
handle with an idle blade. Always
pull on the protective cover during
transport and storage of the hedge
trimmer.
Careful handling of the tool reduces
the risk of injury from the blade.
c) Hold the power tool only on the
insulated handle surfaces, as the
cutting blade may come into con-
tact with concealed power cables.
Contact between the cutting blade
and a live cable may render metallic
components live and result in an elec-
tric shock.
d) Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be acciden-
tally cut by the blade.
e) Before the work, search the hedge
for concealed objects, e.g. cable
etc.
f)
Hold the hedge trimmer correctly,
e.g. with both hands on the han-
dles, if there are two handles. Loss
of control of the equipment may result
in injuries.
g) Wear suitable clothing and work
clothes when working with the
equipment. Do not hold the equip-
ment by the cutting blade or lift it
on the cutting blade. Contact with
the cutting blade can cause injuries.
2) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR GRASS CUTTERS
a) This tool is not suitable for the use
by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or with lack of experience
or knowledge, unless they are being
supervised by a person responsible
for their safety and have received
instructions from this person on how
this tool is to be used.
b) Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with this
tool.
c) The operator of this tool is completely
responsible for accidents and damage
to other persons as well as property
(property damage).
d) Do not use this tool if other persons,
especially children or animals are in
the vicinity.
e) Always wear eye protection and work
boots when working with this tool.
f)
Only work during daylight hours or
with good artificial lighting.
g) Only switch on the tool when hands,
feet and all other body parts are at a
secure distance to the tool.
h) Always switch off the tool and remove
the battery (if applicable)
- if you leave the tool unsupervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance- or
cleaning tasks
- if you have come into contact with
a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts to
vibrate uncontrollably
i)
Take care that you do not injure your
hands and feet with the cutting ele-
ments.
j)
Always ensure that the ventilation
holes (if existing) are free of dirt
k) Only use spare parts recommended
by the manufacturer.
l)
Store the tool out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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