Westfalia 94 97 89 Instructions D'origine page 16

Please note the included General Safety Notes and
the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions,
damage or physical injury.
 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed
to use the grass and hedge shears, unless they are supervised and brief by a
qualified person.
 Keep bystanders out of the working area. Stop working with the unit if
bystanders are in the vicinity of the grass- and hedge shears. Do not leave
the grass and hedge shears unattended.
 The grass and hedge shears can lead to serious injuries in case of improper
handling and misuse. Read and understand the manual first before using the
unit.
 Use the grass and hedge shears only for the intended use to cut grass
around flower beds and along sidewalks and trim-ming young shoots of
leaves, bushes, shrubs and hedges. Do not cut thick branches or similar
material.
 Do not use the grass and hedge shears near flammable liquids or gases.
 The grass and hedge shears is not designed for continuous, professional use.
 Do not expose the grass and hedge shears to rain. Do not operate the unit in
damp or wet locations and do not cut wet foliage. Do not work in the dark.
 Before using, check the grass and hedge shears for any damaged parts and
do not use the grass and hedge shears if damages are detected.
 According to application wear suitable clothing and protective equipment.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery etc. Tie up long hair
 Make sure to have a safety stand when operating the grass and hedge
shears. When using ladder or scaffold, make sure the stands are stable and
cannot topple over. Always keep yourself balanced when cutting with the
grass and hedge shears.
SAFETY NOTES
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