Hedge trimmer safety
warnings
• Keep all parts of the body
away from the blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades
are moving. Blades continue to
move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the
handle with the blade stopped
and taking care not to operate
any power switch. Proper carrying
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the
risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
• When transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer, always fit
the blade cover. Proper handling of
the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk
of personal injury from the blades.
• When clearing jammed mater-
ial or servicing the unit, make
sure all power switches are
off and the battery pack is re-
moved or disconnected. Unex-
pected actuation of the hedge trimmer
while clearing jammed material or ser-
vicing may result in serious personal in-
jury.
• Hold the hedge trimmer by in-
sulated gripping surfaces only,
because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed met-
al parts of the hedge trimmer "live"
and could give the operator an electric
shock.
• Keep all power cords and
cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden
in hedges or bushes and can be acci-
dentally cut by the blade.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer
in bad weather conditions, es-
pecially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of
being struck by lightning.
Additional safety instructions for
hedge trimmers
• Wear personal protective equipment
for your own safety:
• Use eye protection
• Use hearing protection
• Use hand protection
• Wear suitable work clothing, such as
solid shoes with non-slip soles as well
as long, robust trousers.
• Do not wear long clothing or jewellery,
as it can become jammed in the mov-
ing parts.
• Never use the device barefooted or
wearing open sandals.
• The device is intended for use by
adults. Children under the age of 16
may not use the device, except under
supervision.
• The device is intended for
trimming hedges. Do not cut
branches, hard wood or any-
thing else with the device. The
device could become damaged.
• When working, always hold
the device firmly with both
hands and away from your
body. This will help you to have better
control of the device in unexpected situ-
ations.
• Always wear appropriate pro-
tective equipment and work
gloves while working with the
device. Never hold or pick up
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