Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Warnings - Bosch AHS 48 LI Manual Original

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 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-
er metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Service
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Hedge trimmer safety warnings

 Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating the hedge trimmer may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper han-
dling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal
injury from the cutter blades.
 Hold 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 op-
erator an electric shock.
 Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when
using the machine. Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification.
 Always lubricate the cutting blade with protective
spray before use.

Additional safety warnings

 This tool is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
 When working with the machine, always hold it firmly
with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The
power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
 Wait until the machine has come to a standstill before
placing it down.
 Other persons and animals should remain at a distance of
3 metres or more when the machine is being used. The op-
erator is responsible for third persons in the working area.
 Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter.
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 Children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions
must not operate the hedgecutter. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
 Never cut a hedge while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or dam-
age that occur to people or property.
 Do not operate the hedgecutter when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. The use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and
safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery which can be caught in moving parts.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecutter is to be
used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
 Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly for wear or damage. Do not operate with a
damaged or excessively worn cutting device.
 Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in an emergen-
cy.
 Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Never operate the hedgecutter with defective guards or
without the guard in place.
 Always ensure all handles and guards supplied are fitted
when using the hedgecutter. Never attempt to use an in-
complete hedgecutter or one with an unauthorised modifi-
cation.
 Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard.
 While operating the hedgecutter always be sure of a safe
and secure operating position at all times, especially when
using steps or a ladder.
 Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear whilst operating
the hedgecutter.
 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the
hedgecutter is always in a safe working condition.
 The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry, high or locked
up place out of the reach of children.
 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
 Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are quali-
fied to do so.
 Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
 Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into machines
that have the switch on can cause accidents.
 Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture.
Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the
risk of an electric shock.
 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-
tery pack.
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