Remove foreign objects and obstructions before
working with the product
Inspect area that the product will be used in. Remove
stones, metal objects and any other object that could
jam or damage the product.
An accident or serious injury can occur if the cutting device
throws foreign objects.
Turn off the unit immediately if anything goes wrong
In the following situations, turn off the unit immediately
and ensure that the cutting device has stopped before
checking each area of the product. Replace any damaged
parts.
If the cutting device hits a rock, tree, post, or other such
obstruction while you work.
If the product suddenly starts to vibrate abnormally.
Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead
to an accident or serious injury.
The area within a 10 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 10 m radius of the product is a danger
zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions
while working with the product.
If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the
unit to stop the blades.
When approaching the operator, give a signal to him by,
for example, throwing twigs at him from the outside of
the danger zone, and then check that the unit has been
switched off and the blades has stopped moving.
Do not allow anyone to hold the material you are cut-
ting.
Any contact with the cutter blades could cause serious inju-
ry.
Do not use the product to cut hard objects
Do not use the product to cut hard objects such as
wires or steel plates.
If the blades strike an obstruction or are prevented from
functioning properly, stop the unit and inspect the
blades for damage.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause breakage of
the product or an accident.
For safe use of your product
WARNING
Do not operate the product one-handed
Keep both hands on handles while the unit is running.
Never operate the product with only one hand.
Keep a firm grip on the hedge trimmer with both hands,
one hand on the front handle, the other hand on the rear
handle.
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the
handles.
Never remove hands from the product when the blades
are moving.
Failure to observe these instructions will cause the product
to be held unsteadily and could result in serious injury.
Make sure that the cutter blades are stopped before
putting the product on the ground
When you turn off the unit, check to ensure the cutter
blades have stopped moving before you lower the prod-
uct to the ground.
Even if the unit has been turned off, the blades can still
cause an injury while free-wheeling.
WARNING
Never use the product getting on a ladder or a stool
Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces.
Do not use the product when being at the top of the lad-
der or standing on a stool.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
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