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c) When using the hedge trimmer,
please wear gloves, safety goggles,
sturdy shoes and long trousers.
d) Before each use, check the power
supply lead and the extension cable
for damage and ageing. Do not use
the equipment if the cable is damaged
or worn.
e) Before the work work, search the
hedge for concealed objects, e.g.
cable etc.
f) Work only in daylight or with good arti-
ficial lighting.
g) When working, always hold the equip-
ment firmly in both hands and at a
distance from your own body.
h) Lay the connecting cable such that it
cannot be caught on twigs or similar
whilst working.
i) If the cable is damaged during use,
disconnect it immediately from the
mains. Do not touch the cable before
it is disconnected from the mains.
j) The equipment is intended for cutting
hedges. Do not use the equipment
for cutting twigs, hard wood or other
items.
k) Do not try to release a jammed/
blocked blade before switching off the
equipment.
l) Regularly check the blades for wear
and have them resharpened. Blunt
blades overload the machine. Dam-
age caused as a result is not covered
by the guarantee.
m) Always switch off the equipment first
and disconnect from the mains
- If leaving the equipment unat-
tended
- Before removing blockages
- Before inspection, maintenance
or cleaning work
- If you have come into contact
with a foreign body
- Whenever the machines starts
to vibrate unusually
n) Always ensure that the ventilation
holes are free of dirt.
o) Using a circuit breaker with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is
recommended.
p) Always hold the device tightly with
both hands, with one hand on the rear
handle and the other hand on the front
handle. Your thumb and fingers must
tightly clasp the handles.
q) The hedge trimmer is designed to be
operated at ground level and not on
ladders or other unstable supports.
Intended Use
The equipment is specified for use only
for the cutting and trimming of hedges,
bushes and ornamental shrubs in the
domestic environment. Any other use that
is not explicitly approved in these instruc-
tions may result in damage to the equip-
ment and represent a serious danger to
the user.
The equipment is intended for use in the
field of DIY. It is not designed for commer
-
cial use.
The equipment is designed for use by
adults. Adolescents over the age of 16
may use the device only under supervi-
sion. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the
rain or on wet hedges.
The operator or user is responsible for ac-
cidents or damage to other people or their
property.
The manufacturer is not liable for dam-
ages caused by unspecified use or incor
-
rect operation.
Before use, check that the blades
are sharp. Ensure that the blades
are sharpened whenever blunt,
