Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material.
A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may
result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from the cutting area.
During
operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can
be accidentally cut by the blade.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Personal safety
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to
be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted
before using the hedge trimmer. Never attempt to
use an incomplete product or one with an
unauthorised modification.
5. This product has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact
with overhead electric lines.
Power tool use and care
1. Know how to stop the product quickly in an
emergency.
2. Never hold the product by the guard.
3. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
4. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the product.
5. Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
6. Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet hedge,
where feasible.
7.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means
at all times and especially when switching on the
motor.
8. Remove the battery pack:-
- before leaving the product unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you
are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating
condition;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the
Hedgetrimmer to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving blades and fixed parts
of the machine.
4. After use the product should be stored using the
blade cover provided.
5. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children.
Do not store outdoors.
6. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes
before storing.
Battery
Cordless Battery Powered Products require special
care.
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP HANDS AND
FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER WHILE
CARRYING THE PRODUCT.
2. Always charge the product indoors and store in a cool
dry place - out of the reach of children.
3. Use the charger with standard domestic household
electrical outlets only.
4. Do not abuse the charger or charger cord.
5. Do not use the charger if the charger or charger
cord is damaged.
6. Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an
explosive or corrosive environment. Avoid areas
where flammable liquids or gases are present to
avoid creating a fire or explosion.
7. Do not attempt to repair the unit including the battery.
Nylon line replacement and cleaning the unit are the
only items suitable for user maintenance.
8. Do not insert any object into the motor area. Keep
free of debris to avoid overheating.
9. Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery. Batteries
contain hazardous chemicals. Dispose of properly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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