examine the cable for damage and replace it if there are any signs of damage or ageing. Do not
use the product if the electrical cables are damaged or worn.
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Immediately disconnect from the mains supply if the cable is cut or the insulation is damaged.
Do not touch the power cable until the power supply has been disconnected.
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Your power cable must be untangled, tangled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your product.
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Always switch off the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
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Switch off, remove the mains plug and examine the power supply cable for damage or ageing
before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
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Always wind the cable carefully, avoiding bending it.
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Only use the mains voltage indicated on the product rating label.
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Under no circumstances should earth be connected to any part of the product.
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Cables
Only use extension leads approved in accordance with HD 516.
→ Ask your electrical specialist.
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Personal safety. Always wear appropriate clothing, gloves and footwear.
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Carefully inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
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All adjustments (blade unit rotation, blade head tilt) must be made with the sheath in place, and
the hedge trimmer must not rest on the blade in the process.
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Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
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Before using the hedge trimmer, always ensure that the hand guard supplied is fitted.
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Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with unauthorised modifications.
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Use and maintenance of the power tool. Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
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Never hold the product by the guard.
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Do not use the hedge trimmer if the protective equipment (hand guard, two-hand safety switch,
protective cover, quick blade stop) is damaged.
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Do not use a ladder when operating the product.
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Remove the mains plug:
before leaving the product unattended for any period of time;
before clearing a blockage;
before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance.
If you strike an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is
in safe working order;
if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration may
cause injury.
before moving on to another person.
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Do not touch the blades
When finishing or stopping work. Push back the protective cover. Keep all nuts, bolts and
screws in place to make sure the pole hedge trimmer is in safe working order.
Assembling components