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IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
If not used properly this product can be dangerous. The warn-
ings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reason-
able safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator
is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the product. Never use the product unless the guards provided
by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Symbols on the product:
Read operator’s manual.
Wear safety glasses and ear protection.
Do not let the unit become wet with rain or other moisture.
Do not leave the unit outdoors while it is raining.
Disconnect the mains cable if the cable becomes damaged
or cut.
Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!
Keep at least 10 m away from electricity lines.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear non-slip safety shoes.
Wear a hard hat.
Direction of movement of the chain.
General safety warnings
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded)
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
1. SAFETY
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use
a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and / or the battery
pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Pole Pruner safety warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the chain. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when chain is moving.
Chain continues to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the pole pruner may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the pole pruner by the handle with the chain stopped and taking
care not to operate any power switch.
Proper carrying of the pole pruner will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting
and resultant personal injury from the chain.
c) When transporting or storing the pole pruner, always fit the chain
cover. Proper handling of the pole pruner will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the chain.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all
power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the pole pruner while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the pole pruner by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the
blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge
trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in trees or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the chain.
