EINHELL GC-EH 4550 Manual De Instrucciones Original página 7

- Repairing a damaged power cord.
- Cleaning the blades.
- Troubleshooting.
- Cleaning and maintenance or before leaving
the tool unattended.
2. The hedge trimmer can cause serious
injuries! Read the directions for use carefully
in order to acquaint yourself with the correct
way to handle, set up, service, start and put
down the machine. Familiarize yourself with
all the machine's control elements and its
proper use.
3. Always handle the hedge trimmer with both
hands.
4. When working with the hedge trimmer, wear
sturdy shoes and make sure to have proper
footing.
5. Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain
or on wet hedges and never leave the hedge
trimmer outdoors. The hedge trimmer must
not be used if it is wet.
6. We recommend that you wear safety goggles
and ear-muff s when working with the hedge
trimmer.
7. Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
garments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.
8. Avoid abnormal postures and make sure
to have proper footing, particularly when
working on ladders and steps.
9. Keep the equipment at a suitable distance
from your body while working. Never attempt
to remove cuttings with the blades running
or to hold material you want to cut. Always
switch off the equipment before attempting
to remove any jammed cuttings. A single
moment of carelessness when using the
hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.
10. Make sure there are no other persons or
animals within your working area (radius of
swing).
11. Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide
handle.
12. Keep the power cord out of the cutting zone.
During operation the power cord may be
hidden in the hedge and be cut through by
accident.
13. Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine
the power cord for signs of damage and
aging.
14. Use the hedge trimmer only when the power
cord is in good working order.
15. Do not remove the power plug from the
socket-outlet by pulling on the power cord.
Never carry the tool by its power cord. Take
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care not to damage the power cord in any
way.
16. Protect power cords from heat, caustic fl uids
and sharp edges. Replace damaged power
cords immediately.
17. Examine the cutting system regularly for signs
of damage and, if necessary, arrange for the
hedge trimmer to be professionally repaired
by a service center or a specialist workshop.
18. If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to
thick branches or the like, switch off and
unplug the hedge trimmer immediately. Only
then are you to remove the cause of the
obstruction.
19. Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
children's reach.
20. During transportation and storage of the
hedge trimmer, keep the blades covered at all
times with the safety guard.
21. 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.
22. Use only extension cords and connectors
approved for outdoor use:
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
- The use of a leakage-current or earth-
leakage circuit-breaker is recommended for
operating electric tools. Ask your electrician!
23. The hedge trimmer requires regular
inspection and maintenance. Always replace
damaged blades in pairs. If the hedge
trimmer suff ers any damage from impact
(falling on hard ground, etc.), have it checked
immediately by a specialist.
24. Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep
it clean and sharp to ensure effi cient and safe
cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
25. The German Farmers Union, for example,
prohibits the use of electric hedge trimmers
by persons aged 17 or less. Persons aged
16 and above may only use electric hedge
trimmers if supervised by an adult.
26. Do not use the hedge trimmer with a
damaged or excessively worn cutting system.
27. Check your surroundings and take note of
any potential dangers which you may not be
able hear due to the machine's noise.
28. Never try to work with an incomplete machine
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