Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings
1.
Keep all parts of the body away from the cut-
ter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing
jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge
2.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the
from the cutter blades.
3.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because the cutter blade may contact
hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
4.
DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact
5.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in
wet or very damp conditions. The electric motor
is not waterproof.
6.
First-time users should have an experienced hedge
trimmer user show them how to use the trimmer.
7.
The hedge trimmer must not be used by
children or young persons under 18 years of
age.
ing training under the supervision of an expert.
8.
Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good
physical condition.
third parties.
9.
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
10. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the hedge trimmer and
must always be worn when working with it.
Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
11.
Before starting work check to make sure
that the trimmer is in good and safe working
hedge trimmer must not be used unless fully
assembled.
12. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
13.
14. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
15. Immediately switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge if the cutter should come
into contact with a fence or other hard object.
Check the cutter for damage, and if damaged
repair immediately.
16. Before checking the cutter, taking care of
faults, or removing material caught in the cut-
ter, always switch off the trimmer and remove
the battery cartridge.
17. Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
18. When moving the hedge trimmer to another
location, including during work, always
remove the battery cartridge and put the blade
cover on the cutter blades. Never carry or
transport the trimmer with the cutter running.
Never grasp the cutter with your hands.
19. Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the
cutter after use, and before putting the trimmer
into storage for extended periods. Lightly oil
the cutter and put on the cover. The cover sup-
plied with the unit can be hung on the wall, pro-
trimmer.
20. Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in
a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children.
Never store the trimmer outdoors.
21. Never point the shear blades to yourself or
others.
22. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
23. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
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24.
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
25. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
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cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
26. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
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locations.
27. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples of
these chemicals are compounds found in pesti-
cides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
particles.
4 ENGLISH
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
Use of this product can create
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