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powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren

anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower

toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

users.

e) Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentor

bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandany

otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’s

operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired

beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,in

accordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto

accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) SERVICE

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair

personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFICSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORHEDGE

CUTTERS

BEFORE USE

• Before using the tool for the rst time, it is recommended

to receive practical information

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

their safety

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

• Do not leave the tool unattended

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

lighting

• Do not trim hedges when they are wet

• Never use the tool with a defective protective guard

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a

220V supply)

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

qualied person, if damaged

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

socket

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

damaged (inadequateextensioncordscanbe

dangerous)

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and

remove all foreign objects that could be entangled in the

cutting blades (such as stones, nails, wire fences, metal

plant supports)

DURING USE

• Wear protective gloves, close-tting clothes and sturdy

shoes

• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open

sandals

• Always wear long trousers and long sleeves when

operating the tool

• Keep other persons and animals at a distance of 5

metres when using the tool

• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,

especially when using steps or a ladder)

• Keepallpartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting

blades,donotremovecutmaterialorholdmaterial

tobecutwhenbladesaremoving,andmakesure

theswitchisoffwhenclearingjammedmaterial (a

moment of inattention while operating the tool may result

in serious personal injury)

• Keepthe(extension)cordawayfromthecutting

area (during operation the cord may be hidden in shrubs

and can be accidentally cut by the blades)

• Holdthepowertoolbytheinsulatedgripping

surfacesonly,becausethecuttingbladesmay

contacthiddenwiringoritsowncord (cutting blades

contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of

the power tool “live” and could give the operator an

electric shock)

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

edges

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

AFTER USE

• Always switch o the tool and disconnect the plug after

use

• Carrythetoolbythehandlewiththecuttingblades

stoppedand,whentransportingorstoringthetool,

alwaysmountthebladecover (proper handling of the

tool will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting

blades)

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

of reach of children

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

3Readtheinstructionmanualbeforeuse

4Donotexposetooltorain

5Wearprotectiveglassesandhearingprotection

6Immediatelydisconnecttheplugifthe(extension)

cordisdamagedorcutthroughwhileworking

7Doubleinsulation(noearthwirerequired)

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

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