Ribimex Ribiland PRTH500TA Manuel D'instructions Et D'utilisation page 19

18. Check regularly that all screws are properly secured. Check the cutting blades regularly and, in
case of damage, have them repaired or exchanged by an authorized service centre.
19. Make yourself familiar with your working area and be alert for possible hazards, which you
might not hear due to the motor noise.
20. Never touch or grasp the unprotected blades and never carry the machine taking hold of the
blades.
21. When the hedge trimmer is not in use, for transport or storage, keep it in a dry place and out of
the reach of children, and have the cutting blades always inserted into the protection cover.
22. Only use original spare parts and accessories supplied with the machine or recommended by the
manufacturer.
23. Remain aware and remain cautious about foreign objects like wire fences, which may damage
the cutting blades. Thoroughly inspect the working area where the machine is to be used and
remove all wires and any other foreign objects likely to pose a hazard.
Only work in daylight or in good artificial light.
24. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired, under the
influence of alcohol, prescription medicines or drugs
25. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service centre
Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
26. Warning
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than one recommended in this instructions manual
may present a risk of injury (to persons or animals) and may cause damages.
The user and/or operator are responsible for any damages or injury caused to properties and/or
persons.
27. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person
This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules.
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts; otherwise this
may result in considerable danger to the user.
The use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow the maintenance instructions may result in injury
or damage.
28. Remarks
The safety precautions and instructions given in this manual are unable to cover in detail all the
conditions and situations that may arise.
The operator and/or user must use common sense and caution when operating the product
especially for any matters that are not referred in the above
29. Important: Switch off and unplug the hedge trimmer immediately upon occurrence of any of
the followings:
- Sparks on the brushes with smoke coming out of the collector.
- Deterioration of the power cord or switch.
- If smoke or if burnt smell appears.
- If blades get blocked.
- The hedge trimmer shall not be reconnected to the power supply as long as the cause of the
malfunction has not been discovered and repaired.
- The cutter blades should always be replaced in pairs.
Note: If you notice sparks when you release the switch, in the area of the upper ventilation slots,
that is part of the normal operation of the hedge trimmer and is not a default
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