Safety Advice - Wolf Garten HSE 45 V Mode D'emploi

Safety advice

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Use eye and ear protection!
Wear protective gloves!
Unplug the connection cable im-
mediately if it has been damaged
or cut!
Do not expose to rain!
General notes
The machine is designed exclusively for cut-
ting hedges. Use for purposes other than
those intended qualify as improper use. The
manufacturer/supplier is not responsible for
any damages that result from improper use.
The operator is solely responsible for assum-
ing all risks.
Do not overload the machine as it works better
and more safely when operated within the
specified range of performance.
Before trimming
Clear the work surface of any foreign
items/bodies.
Check the hedge for any hidden objects such
as wire fencing, etc.
Check the connector cable and the line at-
tached to the outside of the machine for dam-
age and wear (brittleness). Use these only if
they are in perfect condition.
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Check to see that the safety guards are at-
tached. Machines without or having damaged
safety guards must not be used!
Perform a visual inspection to see whether the
cutting tool is dull or damaged.
Replace dull or damaged cutting tools.
Keep the handgrips clean, dry, and free of oil
and grease.
Never attempt to use a machine that is not fully
assembled or one that has been altered in a
manner that is not permitted.
While trimming
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Do not use the shears in the rain or to
trim wet hedges.
The penetration of water into the casing in-
creases the risk of electrical shock.
Do not use the device in areas where there is
danger of fire or explosion.
Pay attention to what you are doing. Approach
the work sensibly. Do not use the device if you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol or are taking any medications.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Clothing or jewellery could be snagged by
moving parts.
Wear only closed-toe shoes and long
pants when working.
Never work barefoot or in sandals.
Hold the device steady with both hands and
operate it only from a stable position.
Watch out for foreign objects while working!
Keep your working area tidy. An untidy work
area can lead to accidents.
Ensure that you have sufficient space while
working.
Keep all body parts away from the blade.
No persons -- especially children -- animals, or
objects should be found in the work area .
Work at a height whereby the blade does not
come into contact with the ground.
Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold
on to material that is to be cut while the blade
is running.
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