Parkside PBK 4 B3 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 16

g) Always use both hands when the hedge trimmer is equipped with
two handles.
h) Always familiarise yourself with your environment and pay attention
to possible hazards that you may not hear due to the noise from the
hedge trimmer.
6.3.3 Maintenance and storage
a) If the hedge trimmer is shut down for maintenance, inspection or stor-
age, turn off the engine, disconnect the spark plug connector from
the spark plug and ensure that all rotating parts have stopped. Allow
the machine to cool down before checking, adjusting, etc.
b) Store the hedge trimmer where petrol vapours cannot come into con-
tact with open fire or sparks. Allow the hedge trimmer to cool down
before storing it.
c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, cover the cutting
unit with the protective cover for the cutting unit.
6.3.4 Supplementary safety information for hedge trim-
mers
6.3.4.1 Environmental security
• Only cut hedges in daylight or in good artificial light.
• When cutting, be careful not to touch any objects such as wire fences
or plant supports. This may cause damaged to the cutting unit (20).
Carefully inspect the hedge to be cut and remove all wires and other
foreign objects.
• Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for potential hazards
that you may not hear while you are cutting the hedge.
m Danger
In the event of imminent danger or in an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately.
6.3.4.2 Electrical safety
• Only hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces, because
the cutting blade can come into contact with concealed power lines.
If the cutting blade comes into contact with an energised line, device
parts can become energised and cause an electric shock.
6.3.4.3 Safety of personnel
• During operation, no other people or animals are allowed within a
radius of 15 meters. The operator is responsible for third parties in the
area of operations.
• When operating the hedge trimmer, always make sure you have a
secure footing and always keep your balance.
• Never touch the hedge trimmer by the cutting unit (20).
• Keep all body parts away from the cutting blade. Do
not attempt to remove cuttings or hold material to be
cut while the blade is running. Remove trapped cuttings
only when the device is switched off. A moment of careless-
ness when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injury.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before setting it down.
6.3.4.4 Use and handling
m Attention!
• The cutting unit (20) must not be placed on the tip between the work
processes or after completion of a particular work process, in order to
avoid possible damage to the cutting unit (20).
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a) Before use, always check that the knives, screws and other parts of
the cutting unit are not worn or damaged. Never work with a dam-
aged or badly worn cutting unit.
b) After setting the working angle, check whether both adjustment le-
vers are securely engaged. If an adjustment lever remains open, the
second locking device can be unintentionally released by a branch
and the cutting unit (20) can clap down.
c) Do not use the hedge trimmer with a faulty or not mounted protec-
tion devices.
d) Never touch the hedge trimmer by the protective device.
e) When it is switched off, carry the hedge trimmer by
the front handle with the cutting unit facing away from
your body. Always put the protective cover on when
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer. Careful han-
dling of the device reduces probable accidental contact with the
moving blades.
f) Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, high location, or locked up, out of
the reach of children.
g) Do not try to repair the device unless you have been trained.
h) To be on the safe side, replace worn or damaged parts.
m Danger
In the event of imminent danger or in an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately.
6.4 Operational safety instructions for pole-mounted pruners
m Caution! Risk of injury!
• Never touch the device above the protective ring (28) while it is in
operation, in order to avoid injuries!
6.4.1 Preparation
• Always wear a hard hat, hearing protection and safety gloves. Also
wear eye protection to avoid splashing oil or saw dust in your eyes.
Wear a dust mask against dust.
• Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
• Do not use the device in rain or moisture.
• Before use, check the safety status of the device, especially the sword
and the saw chain.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of power lines. Maintain a safety
distance of 10 m to overhead power lines.
6.4.2 Electrical safety
• Do not use the device in explosive environments, in the vicinity of flam-
mable fluids, gases or vapours. The sparks produced by the machine
can ignite these vapours or gases.
• Devices with a defective switch must be repaired immediately to avoid
damage and injuries.
• Danger! Do not use the machine nearby high-voltage power lines.
6.4.3 Personal safety
• Never use the device standing on a ladder.
• Do not lean too far forward when using the device. Always make sure
you have a secure footing and keep your balance at all times. Use the
included carrying strap to distribute the weight evenly over the body.
• Do not stand under the branches that you are about to cut to avoid
injury from fallen branches. Also watch out for branches that spring
back to avoid injuries. Work at an angle of approx. 60 °.
• Be careful that device kickback can occur.
• Not only watch the branches being cut, but also any fallen material
to avoid stumbling.