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d) Do not use the shrub cutter in com-
bination with the telescopic shaft.
There is a risk of cut wounds.
e) The tool is designed to trim hed-
ges. Do not use the tool to cut
branches, hard wood or other. To
avoid damaging the equipment.
f)
Do not attempt to dislodge a blo-
cked/trapped blade before swit-
ching the tool off. There is a risk of
injury.
g) Always switch off the device first
and remove the rechargeable bat-
tery
- if you leave the tool unsupervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance- or
cleaning tasks
- if you have come into contact with
a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts to
vibrate uncontrollably
How to avoid accidents and injuries.
h) In the case of an accident or
malfunction during operation,
the device must be switched off
immediately. Injuries must be pro-
perly treated or medical assistance
sought. Read the „Trouble shooting"
section to correct any malfunctions or
contact our Service Centre.
i)
Operation of the machine in bad
weather is to be avoided, especially
if there is a risk of lightning. There
is a risk of personal injury from an
electric shock.
Residual risks
Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
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a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear
protection.
c) Eye damage if suitable eye protection
is not worn.
d) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive me-
dical implants. To reduce the risk of
serious or lethal injuries, we recom-
mend that persons with medical im-
plants consult their doctor and the
manufacturer of their medical implant
before operating the machine.
Attention! Follow the safety in-
structions provided in your bat-
tery's instruction manual.
Operation
Keep to noise abatement regula-
tions and other by-laws.
Attaching/replacing
accessories
Switch off the device and re-
move the rechargeable battery
before attaching or replacing
accessories in order to avoid
hazards and injury.