be sure of a safe and secure operating
position.
8. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
9. Do not use step ladders whilst operating
the Hedge trimmer.
10. Remove the plug from the mains:
-Before leaving the Hedge trimmer
unattended for any period,
-Before cleaning a blockage,
-Before checking, cleaning or working on
the appliance,
-If you hit an object. Do not use your
Hedge trimmer until you are sure that the
entire Hedge trimmer is in a safe operating
condition,
-If the Hedge trimmer starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury,
-Before passing to another person.
11. Do not expose to rain. Do not operate your
Hedge trimmer on a wet hedge.
12. Always ensure the hand guard supplied
is fitted before using the Hedge trimmer.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine or one fitted with an unauthorised
modification.
13. Check cutting blades regularly for damage,
and if damaged repair immediately.
14.Keep cable away from the cutting area,
check the cable for damage before starting
work.
15.Do not start the Hedge trimmer with the
blade cover fitted.
16.Take care not to overload the Hedge
trimmer and do not use it on jobs for which
it is not intended, i.e. you are allowed to
use the Hedge trimmer only to cut hedges,
shrubs and perennials.
17. Always be sure of your footing when using
steps and when using your hedge trimmer.
18. Never run when using your hedge trimmer.
19. Heavy duty gloves should always be worn
when using the Hedge trimmer.
20. Be careful during adjustment of placing
your fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
21. During transportation and storage of the
Hedge trimmer, keep the blades covered at
Hedge trimmer
all times with the blade cover/storage.
22.The use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more
than 30mA is recommended.
23. Do not try to grasp or remove hedge
clippings when the hedge trimmer is
running. Only remove hedge clippings
when the appliance is switched off and
disconnected from the mains supply.
24. Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle
while the cutter blade is not running.
Always ensure guard supplied is fitted
when transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer. Careful operation reduces the
injury by the cuter blade.
25. Keep cable away from the cutting area. Be
aware that during operation the cable may
be covered in hedge clippings and could be
cut inadvertently.
26. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
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