tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within a fraction of
a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warning
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
b) Keep all power cords and cables away from
c) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated grip-
d) Keep all parts of the body away from the bla-
e) When clearing jammed material or servicing
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for mis-alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hid-
den in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
ping surfaces only, because the blade may
contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a
„live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
hedge trimmer „live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
de. Do not remove cut material or hold mate-
rial to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the switch is turned off.
A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
the unit, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge
trimmer while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.