Gtech HT05, Instruction Manual

Personal Safety:

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing 

and use common sense when operating 

a power tool.  Do not use any 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.

•Always be aware of your surroundings 

and stay alert for possible hazards 

that you may not be aware of due to 

concentration on the power tool.

•Use safety equipment.  Always wear eye 

protection.  Safety equipment such as non 

skid shoes, safety glasses, sturdy gloves 

and hearing protection are recommended 

and will reduce the risk of personal injury.  

•Do not operate when barefoot or wearing 

open sandals.

•Always wear substantial footwear and 

long trousers.  

•Dress appropriately.  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.

•Avoid accidental starting.  Ensure the 

switch is in the off position before plugging 

in.  Carrying power tools with your fingers 

on the switches or plugging in power tools 

that have the switch on invites accidents

•Remove any adjusting key or wrench 

before starting the power tool. A key or 

wrench left in a rotating part of the power 

tool may result in personal injury.

•Do not overreach.  Keep proper footing 

and balance at all times.  This enables 

better control of the power tool in 

unexpected situations

•Take care in slippery conditions, and on 

slopes and uneven ground.

•Do not run with the power tool.

•When operating the power tool ensure 

that both hands are correctly positioned 

on both handles. Do not operate this 

product if incomplete or with unauthorized 

modifications.

•Keep hands and feet away from the 

cutting element at all times, and especially 

when switching on.

•Warning, the cutting element will continue 

to move after the motor is switched off.

•Ensure that the motor has fully stopped 

before cleaning, clearing a blockage, 

checking, or carrying out maintenance on 

the power tool.

•Keep all parts of the body away from the 

cutting blade. Do not remove cut material 

or hold material to be cut when the blades 

are moving. Make sure the switch is off 

when clearing jammed material. A moment 

of inattention while operating the hedge 

trimmer may result in serious personal 

injury.

•Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle 

with the cutting blade stopped. When 

transporting or storing the hedge trimmer 

always fit the cutting blade cover. Proper 

handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce 

possible personal injury from the cutting 

blades

•Keep any cables away from the cutting 

area. During operation the cable may be 

hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally 

be cut by the blade

•The operator or user is responsible for 

accidents or hazards occuring to other 

people at their property.

•Never operate the power tool with 

damaged guards or without the guards in 

place.

•This appliance is not intended for use by 

persons (including children) with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 

or lack of experience and knowledge, 

unless they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the 

appliance by a person responsible for their 

safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the appliance.

Power tool use and care:

•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.

•Do not use the power tool if the switch 

does not turn it on and off.  Any power tool