Carrefour GD97760 Manual De Instrucciones página 156

 Children may never use the hedge trimmer
 Beware of overhead power lines
 Do not use the hedge trimmer while anyone especially children is in the vicinity.
 Wear appropriate clothing when operating! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which could get
caught in moving parts. Wearing heavy-duty gloves, non-slip footwear and goggles.
 Wear hearing protection and safety goggles.
 Always check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, and keep away from the foreign objects. If the
cutting unit comes in contact with a foreign object, stop the motor and allow the hedge trimmer to
come to a standstill.
 Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly and properly with two hands, rear handle and padding handle,
when operating.
 The hedge trimmer is only intended to be used at ground, do not use it on the ladders or any other
unstable support.
 Before operating the hedge trimmer, always check and make sure the locking devices of the moving
elements (extended shaft pivoting element) are in the locked position.
 Only use the provided shoulder strap, and not wear multiple should harnesses.
 Adjust the shoulder strap to the comfortable length before operating.
 To stop the hedge trimmer in an emergency situation, pull the battery off.
 Always make sure the hedge trimmer is in the proper working position before the motor is started.
 The blades have to be checked for wear in regular intervals and re-sharpened. Blunt blades will
overload the machine, resulting damages are not covered by warranty.
 Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself. All works which are not described in this manual may only
be performed by our service-centre. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
 When operating, stand on the ground level, not on ladders or any other unstable support.
 Before operating the hedge trimmer, you should check and make sure the locking device of the moving
element are in locked position.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLE PRUNER
 Always wear head, eye and hearing protection and protective footwear and safety gloves. Wear a dust
mask to protect yourself from dust.
 Never use the appliance while standing on a ladder.
 Do not lean too far forwards while using the appliance. Ensure you are standing firmly and keep your
balance at all times. Use the supplied carrying strap to spread the weight evenly on the body.
 Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
 Do not use the appliance in the rain.
 Do not use the appliance near overhead power lines. Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to
overhead power lines.
 Do not stand under the branches that you want to cut off, to avoid injuries due to falling branches. Be
aware of branches that may spring back, to avoid injuries. Work at an angle of approximately 60°.
 Be aware that the appliance can kick back.
 Keep an eye not only on the branches being cut, but also on falling material, to avoid tripping.
 After 30 minutes' work, take a break of at least one hour.
 Keep the correct working posture. May change the working position if necessary.
 Always wear protective gloves.
 Use the transport guard during transport and storage.
 Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive environment containing flammable liquids, gases or
dusts. The sparks generated by the machine could ignite the vapours or gases.
 The power outlet used must be suitable for the plug. To avoid electrical shocks, never try to modify the
plug.
 Check the national regulation on the use of pruner before use.
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