Initial Operation - Metabo MA-HS 50 Manual Original

4.3 Further Safety instructions
Inspect hedges and bushes for wire fences and
concealed lines.
Persons under the age of 16 must not used the
hedge trimmer.
Never use an incomplete tool, or one on which an
unauthorised modification has been made.
Do not switch on the tool if parts or guard devices
are missing or defective.
The machine features safety two-hand operation.
Have the machine repaired if it can be activated with
only one switch.
The machine is provided with a "Quick stop"
function. Have the machine repaired if braking time
is clearly lengthened.
Always hold the machine with both hands and stand
firmly on the ground. The hedge trimmer is intended
for work where the operator stands on the ground
and not on a ladder or any other unstable floor
space. Pay attention to obstacles in the working
area - danger of tripping. Keep the cutting blade well
away from the body.
Examine the area to be cut and remove wire or other
foreign bodies.
If the cutting blades come to a standstill due to a
particularly hard branch or foreign body (wire in a
hedge) and the stoppage cannot be corrected by
pulling the machine back, the motor must first be
switched off and the battery pack removed from the
machine before the cause of the blockage can be
removed manually from the cutting blade.
For other activities (e.g. removing twigs or cuttings),
deposit the machine outside the working area.
Lay the machine down such that persons are not at
risk.
Remove the battery pack from the machine when
not in use.
Remove battery packs from the machine. Wait until
all moving parts have come to a standstill before
making any adjustments, retrofitting, maintenance,
cleaning or before storing the machine.
For storage and transportation, always slide the
enclosure onto the cutting blades. (It has been slid
on correctly if the Metabo lettering faces upwards).
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the blades.
Never touch the blades. Wear protective gloves.
Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and
suitable shoes when working with the hedge
trimmer.
Always use only 1 shoulder strap.
Keep at least 15 m distance to uninvolved persons.
Additional safety instructions in the operating
manual for the cordless multifunction drive must be
observed.
4.4 Icons
Wear safety goggles.
Wear ear protectors. High noise levels over a
prolonged period of time may affect your
hearing.
Wear head protection. Falling pieces can
cause serious injury.
Wear gloves.
Wear non-slip foot protection.
Read the operating instructions.
DANGER- Keep hands away from the blade.
WARNING – General hazards!
DANGER – Always keep sufficient distance
to power lines.
WARNING! Unintentional start-up can
cause serious injuries. Before setting,
cleaning or maintenance: Switch off the
machine, remove the battery packs.
Protect the device from water and moisture.
Do not expose to rain. Never use in rain or on
wet hedges.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Impact protection with twig feed
2 Blades
3 Protective sheath for blade
4 Adjustment lever
5 Locking lever
6 Rod

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Attach to the cordless multifunction
drive
WARNING! Risk of injury. The protective
sheath for the blade (3) must be attached.
Before attaching it on the cordless multifunction
drive, set the angle between blade (2) and rod (6) to
approx. 180°. See chapter 7.1.
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