Check the safety cutter bar
regular intervals and have it resharpened,
if necessary. A blunt safety cutter bar will
overload the product. Resulting damages
are not covered by warranty.
Do not attempt to repair the product
yourself, unless you are schooled in this
field. All works, which are not described in
this manual, may only be performed by our
Service Centre. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained equipment.
Do not use any accessories that are not
recommended by PARKSIDE. This can
result in electric shock or fire.
Work standing on the ground and keep
your balance. Do not work while standing
on unstable support.
Before the work, search the hedge for
concealed objects, e.g. wire fences, cable
etc. In this way you avoid damage to the
product.
Hold the product correctly with both hands
on the handles. Loss of control of the
product may result in injuries.
Vibration and noise
reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration
emission, limit the time of operation, use low-
vibration and low-noise operating modes as
well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to
minimise the vibration and noise exposure risks:
Only use the product as intended by its
design and these instructions.
Ensure that the product is in good condition
and well maintained.
Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
Maintain this product in accordance with
these instructions and keep it well lubricated
(where appropriate).
Plan your work schedule to spread any high
vibration tool use across a longer period
of time.
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Familiarise yourself with the use of this product
by means of this instruction manual. Memorise
the safety warnings and follow them to the
letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
Residual risks
There will always be residual risks even if
you operate this power tool according to the
instructions. The following hazards may occur
in connection with the type and design of this
power tool:
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Always be alert when using this product,
so that you can recognise and handle risks
early. Fast intervention can prevent serious
injury and damage to property.
Switch the product off and remove the
battery pack if there are malfunctions.
Have the product checked by a qualified
professional and repaired, if necessary,
before you operate it again.
Eye damage if no suitable eye protection
is worn.
Hearing damage if suitable ear protection
is not worn.
Health injuries resulting from the effect
of vibration on the hands and arms in
the event that the product is used over a
longer period of time or is not used and
maintained properly.
Cutting injuries
This product produces an electromagnetic
field during operation! This field may
under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants!
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their doctor
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product!
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