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3) 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) While using the hedge trimmer please
always wear working gloves, goggles,
boots and long trousers.
c) The tool is designed to trim hedges. Do
not use the tool to cut branches, hard
wood or other.
d) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the tool
off.
e) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects
such as wire etc. Always hold the tool
so that one hand securely grips the
handle.
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.
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4) 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) 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.
c) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
d) 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.
5) CORRECT HANDLING OF THE
BATTERY CHARGER
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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To charge the battery, use only the
charger supplied.
Risk of fire and explosion. This en-
sures that the safety of the device is
maintained.
Connect the charger only to a sock-
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et with an earth. Ensure that the
mains voltage matches the specifi-
cations on the charger rating plate.