c) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
pole hedge trimmer near any electrical power
lines. Contact with or use near power lines may
cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in
death.
5.2.2
Additional safety instructions
a)
Always wear safety gloves, safety goggles, hearing
protection, sturdy shoes and long trousers when work-
ing with this product.
b) The hedge trimmer is intended for work where the op-
erator stands on the ground and not on a ladder or
other unstable standing surface.
c) Electrical hazard, remain at least 10 m from overhead
wires.
d) Do not attempt to loosen a jammed/blocked cutter bar
until you have switched off the product and removed
the battery. There is a danger of injury!
e) The blades must be checked regularly for wear and
have them resharpened. Blunt blades overload the
product. Any resulting damage is not covered by the
warranty.
f) If you are interrupted while working with the product,
first finish the current operation and then switch off the
product.
g) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow-
er tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
5.3
Safety warnings for pole-mounted
pruner
CAUTION
Keep your hands away from the tool attachment when
the product is in operation.
5.3.1
Personal safety
a) Never use the Product while standing on a ladder.
b) Do not lean too far forwards when using the product.
Always make sure you have a firm footing and keep
your balance at all times. Use the carrying strap in the
scope of delivery to distribute the weight evenly
across the body.
c) Do not stand under the branches you wish to cut off to
avoid injury from fallen branches. Also watch out for
branches springing back to avoid injury. Work at an
angle of approx. 60°.
d) Be aware that the device may kick back.
e) Attach the chain guard during transport and storage.
f) Prevent the product being unintentionally started up.
g) Store the product out of the reach of children.
h) Never permit other persons who are not familiar with
these operating instructions to use the product.
i)
Check whether the set of blade and saw chain stops
turning when the engine is idling.
j)
Check the product for loose fastening elements and
damaged parts.
k) National regulations may restrict the use of the product.
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l)
It is necessary to conduct daily inspections before use
and after dropping or other impacts to determine any
significant damage or defects.
m) Always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when
operating the product. Do not operate the product
barefoot or in open sandals. Avoid wearing loose-fit-
ting clothing or clothing with hanging strings or ties.
n) Do not use the product while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Do not use prod-
ucts if you are tired.
o) Keep the product, the set of blade and saw chain and
the cutting set guard in good working order.
5.3.2
a)
Always wear safety gloves, safety goggles, hearing
protection, sturdy shoes and long trousers when work-
ing with this product.
b) Keep the product away from rain and moisture. Water
penetrating the product increases the risk of an elec-
tric shock.
c) Before use, check the safety status of the product, es-
pecially the guide bar and the saw chain.
d) Electrical hazard, remain at least 10 m from overhead
wires.
5.3.3
a) Never start the product before the guide bar, saw
chain and chain cover are correctly fitted.
b) Do not cut wood lying on the ground or try to saw
roots protruding from the ground. In any case, make
sure the saw chain does not come into contact with
the soil, otherwise the saw chain will dull immediately.
c) If you accidentally touch a solid object with the prod-
uct, switch off the engine immediately and inspect the
product for any damage.
d) Take regular breaks and move your hands to promote
circulation.
e) If the product is shut down for maintenance, inspection
or storage, turn off the engine, remove the battery and
ensure that all rotating parts have stopped. Allow the
product to cool down before checking, adjusting, etc.
f) Maintain the product carefully. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the product's opera-
tion. Have damaged parts repaired before using the
product. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained products.
g) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
h) Only have your power tool repaired by qualified
specialists and only with original spare parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main-
tained.
Residual risks
The product has been built according to state-of-the-
art and the recognised technical safety rules.
However, individual residual risks can arise during
operation.
• Cutting injuries.
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