f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Thoroughly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are jamming less often and are easier to guide.
g) Use power tools, accessories, add-on tools,
etc. in accordance with these instructions and
in the way prescribed for the respective type
of tool. You should also consider the working
conditions and the work to be carried out. The
use of power tools for purposes other than those
intended for the respective tool may result in dan-
gerous situations.
5) Service
a) Have the power tool serviced by qualified tech-
nical personnel only; repairs should be carried
out using exclusively original spare parts. This
will ensure the continued safe operation of the
power tool.
Safety instructions for hedge trimmers:
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Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting
blades. Do not try to remove cut-off matter with
the tool running. Do not try to hold material to be
cut off with your hand. Remove cut-off matter that
is stuck between the blades only with the tool be-
ing switched off! When working with hedge trimmers
even a short moment of inattentiveness may result in
severe injury.
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Hold the power tool by its insulated handling
surfaces as the cutting blades might get in touch
with the tool's own power cable. If the cutting
blades should accidentally cut into a live power cable
this might turn metal parts of the tool 'hot' thereby
causing an electric shock.
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Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with the
cutting blades standing still. Always put on the
protection cover when transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer. Careful handling reduces the risk of
injury through the cutting blades.
Keep the cable away from the cutting area. When
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working with the trimmer the cable might be hidden in
bushes and accidentally cut through.
• Check the hedge for hidden objects such as wire
fencing before beginning to cut.
• The hedge trimmer may not be used by persons who
are younger than 16 years of age or by persons who
have not been trained to use it.
• Keep the hedge trimmer away from children, other
persons and pets.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. This could become caught in moving parts.
Wearing rubber gloves and sturdy footwear is recom-
mended. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Wear a dust mask if it is dusty where you are working.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer if the cutter is not prop-
erly secured or if it is damaged.
• Make sure before switching on the hedge trimmer
that the blades do not come into contact with stones
or rubble.
• When working, keep the cutter away from your body
and extremities.
• Do not cut hard objects. This can cause injuries and
damage the hedge trimmer.
• Use only in daylight or if there is sufficient artificial
lighting.
• Never carry the hedge trimmer by the cable or pull on
the cable to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep the
cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• When the hedge trimmer is not being used, store it
in a dry location in such a way that the blade is not
exposed and the hedge trimmer is out of the reach
of children.
• The mains voltage must match the voltage specified
on the type plate.
• Never use the hedge trimmer in the rain. Keep away
from the wet and the damp. Do not leave outdoors
overnight. Do not cut damp or wet grass.
• Regularly check the mains cable. Make sure before
every use that the cable is not damaged or worn. The
hedge trimmer may not be used if the cable is not in
good condition. Have the cable repaired by a special-
ist workshop.
• Only use extension cables which are suitable for
the outdoors. Keep the cable out of the cutting zone
and away from damp, wet or oily surfaces and sharp
edges. Keep the cable away from heat and fuels.
• Make sure the hedge trimmer does not start acci-
dentally. Do not carry the hedge trimmer with fingers
on both switches if the hedge trimmer is plugged in.
Make sure the switch is set to off before plugging the
plug into the socket.
• Do not attempt to remove cut materials or attempt to
hold on to materials being cut while the blades are in
motion. Make sure that the hedge trimmer has been
switched off and has come to a complete stop before
attempting to remove jammed material. Do not lift or
hold the hedge trimmer by the blades.
CAUTION: The blades continue to run after the
trimmer has been switched off.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer. The trimmer
works better and poses less risk of injury if it is oper-
ated as intended.
• Be careful, pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not use the hedge trimmer if you
are tired.
• Take care of the hedge trimmer, keep the blades
sharp and clean; the blades then provide the best per-
formance and pose less risk of injury. Check the ex-
tension cable regularly and replace it if it is damaged.
Keep the grips dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
• A circuit breaker with a fault current of 30 mA or less
is necessary when working outdoors.
- A tingling feeling or numbness in the hands is sign of
excessive vibration. Limit the operating time, take suf-
ficiently long work breaks, distribute the work between
several people or wear anti-vibration gloves when us-
ing the tool for extended periods.
- A certain degree of noise from this device is unavoid-
able. Perform noise-intensive work at times when
this is permitted and at times intended for this type of
work. Where applicable, observe quiet times and limit
working time to the absolute minimum. You and other
persons in the area where the trimmer is being used
should wear suitable hearing
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protection.