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in the usage of the hedge trim-
mer can lead to severe injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer at
the handle with an idle blade.
Always pull on the protective
cover during transport and
storage of the hedge trimmer.
Careful handling of the tool re-
duces the risk of injury from the
blade.
c) Hold the power tool only on
the insulated handle surfac-
es, as the cutting blade may
come into contact with con-
cealed power cables. Contact
between the cutting blade and
a live cable may render metal-
lic components live and result
in an electric shock.
d) Before the work, search the
hedge for concealed objects,
e.g. cable etc. To avoid dam-
aging the equipment.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer cor-
rectly, e.g. with both hands
on the handles, if there are
two handles. Loss of control
of the equipment may result in
injuries.
f) Wear suitable clothing and
work clothes when working
with the equipment. Do not
hold the equipment by the
cutting blade or lift it on the
cutting blade. Contact with the
cutting blade can cause injuries.
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2) FURTHER SAFETY DIREC-
TIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes
such as boots with non-slip
soles, sturdy long trousers,
gloves and goggles. Hearing
protection must be used in
case the device is used over
prolonged periods of time.
Do not wear long flowing
clothing or jewellery, as this
may be caught by moving
parts. Do not use this tool
while walking barefooted or
while wearing open sandals.
a) Only switch on the tool when
hands, feet and all other
body parts are at a secure
distance to the tool. Risk of
injury from cuts.
b) Take care that you do not in-
jure your hands and feet with
the cutting elements.
c) Remove the power supply
unit before working with the
equipment. Do not use ex-
tension cables. The power
supply unit is to be used
only in enclosed spaces. Wa-
ter entry increases the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not use the shrub cutter
in combination with the tel-
escopic shaft. There is a risk
of cut wounds.
e) The tool is designed to trim
hedges. Do not use the tool
to cut branches, hard wood
or other. To avoid damaging
the equipment.