General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Instructions - Makita DUH483 Manuel D'instructions

reached the end of their life must be
collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling
facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for trimming hedges.
General power tool safety
warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Blades continue to move
after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in
serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate any
power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer
will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and
resultant personal injury from the blades.
3. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always fit the blade cover. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury
from the blades.
4. When clearing jammed material or servicing the
unit, make sure all power switches are off and the
battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
5. Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
6. Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in
hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the
blade.
7. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.

Additional Safety Instructions

Preparation
1. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects,
such as wire fences or hidden wiring before
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2. The tool must not be used by children or young
persons under 18 years of age. Young persons over
16 years of age may be exempted from this restriction
if they are undergoing training under the supervision
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of an expert.
3. First-time users should have an experienced user
show them how to use the tool.
4. Use the tool only if you are in good physical
condition. If you are tired, your attention will be
reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working
day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user is
responsible for all damages to third parties.
5. Never use the tool when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the basic
equipment of the tool and must always be worn
when working with it. Also wear sturdy shoes with
anti-skid soles.
7. Before starting work check to make sure that the
tool is in good and safe working order. Ensure
guards are fitted properly. The tool must not be
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used unless fully assembled.
Operation
1. Hold the tool firmly with both hands when using
the tool.
2. The tool is intended to be used by the operator at
ground level. Do not use the tool on ladders or any
other unstable support.
3. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
4. Do not use the tool in the rain or in wet or very
damp conditions. The electric motor is not
waterproof.
5. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
6. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.
7. Immediately switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge if the shear blades should come
into contact with a fence or other hard object.
Check the blades for damage, and if damaged,
replace the blades immediately.
8. Before checking the shear blades, taking care of
faults, or removing material caught in the shear
blades, always switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge.
9. Never point the shear blades to yourself or others.
10. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing the
foreign objects by hand may cause an injury for the
reason that the blades may move in reaction to
removing the foreign objects.
11. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the tool
in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain.
Water entering the tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
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