3. 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETy RULES
1. Use the Hedge trimmer only in daylight or
good artificial light.
2. Know how to stop the Hedge trimmer
quickly in an emergency.
3. Never hold the Hedge trimmer by the
guard.
4. Never operate the Hedge trimmer with
damaged guards or without guard in place.
5. Avoid operating while people especially
children are nearby.
6. Whilst using the Hedge trimmer always
be sure of a safe and secure operating
position.
7 . Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
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8. Do not use step ladders whilst operating
the Hedge trimmer.
9. Do not expose to rain. Do not operate your
Hedge trimmer on a wet hedge.
10. Always ensure the safety guard supplied
is fitted before using the Hedge trimmer.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine or one fitted with an unauthorized
modification.
11. Check cutting blades regularly for damage,
and if damaged repair immediately.
12. Do not start the Hedge trimmer with the
blade cover fitted.
13. Take care not to overload the Hedge
trimmer and do not use it on jobs for which
it is not intended, i.e. you are allowed to
use the Hedge trimmer only to cut hedges,
shrubs and perennials.
14. Always be sure of your footing when using
steps and when using your hedge trimmer.
15. Never run when using your hedge trimmer.
16. Heavy duty gloves should always be worn
when using the Hedge trimmer.
17. Be careful during adjustment of placing
your fingers between moving blades and
Cordless Hedge Trimmer
fixed parts of the machine
18. During transportation and storage of the
Hedge trimmer, keep the blades covered at
all times with the blade cover/storage.
19. Do not try to grasp or remove hedge
clippings when the hedge trimmer is
running. Only remove hedge clippings
when the appliance is switched off and
disconnected from the mains supply.
20. Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle
while the cutter blade is not running.
Always ensure guard supplied is fitted
when transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer. Careful operation reduces the
injury by the cuter blade.
21. Do not switch the hedge trimmer on and
off frequently over a short period of time,
and in particular do not play with the ON/
OFF switch.
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