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TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING - Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (with power cable) power tool or
battery-operated (without power cable) power tool.
1) Work area safety
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate the power tool in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while
operating the power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
- Power tool plugs must match the wall outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose the tools to rain or moisture. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the power
cable to carry, drag or unplug the tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cable suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable far outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
- Before starting the motor, make certain the power
socket incorporates a residual current device with
a tripping current not greater than 30 mA.
3) Personal safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use the tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool
may result in serious personal injury.
- Use approved safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used far appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
- Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switches
are set to OFF before plugging the tool into the
mains outlet, before taking hold of the tool, and
before carrying it. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or connecting power to
power tools when their on/off switch is in the ON
position can cause accidents.
- Remove the blades adjustment key or wrench
before switching on the power tool. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
cause personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
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the power tool in unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection systems, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection equipment can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
- 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.
- Do not use the tool if the switch is not functioning
correctly. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
- Unplug the power cable plug from the electrical
outlet before adjusting, servicing or storing the
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the hedge trimmer accidentally.
- Store the tool out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or with
these instructions to operate it. The tool may be
dangerous in the hands of inexpert users.
- Maintain power tools. Make sure the moving parts
of the tool are not misaligned or jammed and that
there are no broken parts or other conditions that
could prevent the tool from operating correctly. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
- Keep cutting accessories clean and sharp at all
times. Properly maintained cutting accessories
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
- Use the tool and cutting accessories in accordance
with these instructions and in the manner
intended for this particular type of tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the job
in hand. Using the tool for operations other than
the intended ones is potentially hazardous.
5) Service
- Have your hedge trimmer serviced by a qualified
repair person using only original replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the hedge
trimmer is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings
- Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter
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. A moment of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
- Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle, with the
cutter blade stopped and with the cutting device
guard fit. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal injury from the
cutter blades.
- Keep cable away from cutting area. During
operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
- Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire
fences.
- Before starting the motor, make certain the power
socket incorporates a residual current device with