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the local regulations when operating your de-
vice
Intended use
Application note:
The battery-powered grass and shrub shear
can not and should not replace your hedge
shears.
They are exclusively designed to trim and cut back
ornamental shrubs and brush -wood with a low
wood thickness. Any other use is not deemed ap-
propriate and the manufacturer/ supplier is not liable
for damages resulting from such use.
If required, the shrub trimmer may be easily turned
into a grass trimmer by replacing the assembled
shearing blade with the one provided with your
package.
General safety instructions
Attention! Read all instructions contained herein. Fail-
ure to observe the following instructions may result in
electric shock, burns and/or severe injury. The term
'power tool' used in the following includes both mains-
operated tools (with mains supply) and battery-operated
tools (without mains supply).
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
1) Working area
a) Keep your working area clean and tidy. Untidy
and poorly lit working areas may lead to ac-
cidents.
b) Do not operate the tool in potentially explosive
environments containing combustible fluids,
gases or dusts. Power tools generate sparks that
may ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons away when
you are operating the power tool. Distractions
may result in the operator loosing control over
the tool.
2) Electrical safety
a) The mains plug of the power tool must fit into
the mains socket. The plug must not be modi-
fied in any way. Do not use adapter plugs/con-
nectors in combination with tools with protec-
tive earthing. Unmodified plugs and fitting sockets
reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces
as pipes, heaters, ovens and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain. The penetration
of water into a power tool increases the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable to carry or hang up the
tool or to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep
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Please observe
3) Personal safety
4) Careful handling and use of power tools
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the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges
or moving parts of the tool. Damaged or tan-
gled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
exclusively extension cables that are approved
for outdoor-use. The use of an extension cable
that is suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
a) Always pay attention to what you do and apply
reasonable care when working with a power
tool. Do not use the tool when you are tired
or under the influence of medication, drugs
or alcohol. When working with power tools even
a short moment of inattentiveness may result in
severe injury.
b) Wear personal protection equipment and al-
ways wear eye protection (safety goggles).
Wearing personal protection equipment as a dust
mask, nonslip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear
protectors (depending on the type and use of the
tool) reduces the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation. Make sure that
the switch is in 'OFF' position before pulling the
plug from the mains socket. When carrying the
tool with your finger on the on/off switch or connect-
ing the tool to the mains supply with the switch in
'ON' position, this may result in accidents.
d) Remove adjustment tools or wrenches and the
like before you switch the tool on. A wrench or
another tool that is inside or on a turning part of the
tool may cause injury.
e) Do not overestimate your abilities. Take care
of a safe footing and keep your balance at all
times. This will allow you to better control the tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide clo-
thing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothes and
gloves clear of all moving parts. Loose clothing,
jewellery or long hair may get caught in moving
parts.
g) If dust extraction/collection devices are pro-
vided make sure that they are connected and
used properly. The use of these devices reduces
hazards caused by dust.
a) Do not overtax the power tool. Use the power
tool intended for your type of work in each
case. The use of the suitable power tool within the
stated range of performance makes working more
effective and safer.
b) Do not use a power tool with a damaged switch.
A power tool that cannot be switched on or off any
more is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Pull the mains plug out of the socket before
you adjust a tool, change accessories or put
the tool aside. This precaution avoids the uninten-
tional start of the tool.