Notes on Safety
This section deals with the basic safety
regulations to be observed when working
with the electric hedge trimmer.
Symbols on the Equipment
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2
3
7
8
9
1
Caution!
2
Do not use the hedge trimmer in the
rain or on wet hedges.
3
Caution! Falling objects. Particularly
when cutting overhead.
4
Caution! Risk of injury from blades in
operation.
5
Pull out the power plug immediately if
the cable is damaged, has been badly
twisted or is completely cut through
and in the event that the device is left
unattended for a short time.
6
Danger of death by electrocution!
Keep at least 10m away from power
lines.
7
Read through the instruction manual
carefully.
8
Wear cut-protection gloves.
9
Wear personal protective equipment.
Basically, wear protective goggles
or, even better, face protection, ear
protection, safety helmet and cut-
protection working clothes
10 Wear cut-protection safety boots with
anti-slip soles.
11 Keep the equipment away from near-
by people.
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5
6
10
11
Information of the acoustic power
level L
in dB.
WA
Machines are not to be place with
domestic waste.
Safety class II
410 mm
Cutting length
18 mm
Cutting capacity
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with informa-
tion on damage and injury pre-
vention.
Instruction symbols (the instruc-
tion is explained at the place of the
exclamation mark) with information
on preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
General Notes on Safety
Before working with the equip-
ment, familiarise yourself with all
operating components. Practice
handling the equipment and have
the function, operation and working
methods explained to you by an ex-
perienced user or specialist. Ensure
that you can shut off the equipment
immediately in an emergency. In-
appropriate use of the device may
result in serious injury.
If an accident or fault occurs during
operation, immediately switch off
the device and disconnect at the
plug. Treat injuries appropriately or
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