as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditi-
ons will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the offposition 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 ba
lance 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, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery 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 the battery pack from the power tool be
fore making any adjustments, changing acces
sories, 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 child
ren 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.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
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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.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, ta
king 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.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
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.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
HEDGE TRIMMER
• Keep the area you are working in clean and tidy.
• Always hold the trimmer properly. When opera-
ting us both hands.
• If you are using a means of support to raise
yourself off the ground, ensure that it is stable
and cannot topple over - do not overreach at
any time.
• Do not use power tools in the rain or wet en-
vironments. Do not use power tools where there
is a risk of fire or explosion - i.e. near flammable
liquids or gases.
• Do not allow children into the area where you
are working.
• Do not let children or other people touch power
tools.
• Do not leave the power tool unattended.
• Store in a dry place well out of reach of children.
• Always use safety glasses and gloves. We also
recommend the use of ear protectors.
• Wear the right clothes - not loose fitting or je-
wellery and ensure garments cannot come into
contact with moving parts.
• If you have long hair, tie it back safely to avoid
tangling it in moving parts.
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