There is no electrical insulation in this product. If the product touches or comes near high
voltage power lines, it can cause serious injury or death to the operator. Electricity can move
between different objects by a curve. The higher the voltage, the longer the electricity can
move. Electricity can also move through branches and other objects, especially if the object
is wet. Always keep a distance at a minimum of 10 m/33 ft between the product and high
voltage power lines. Make sure that the power is off before you start the work near the power
lines. Keep a distance at a minimum of 15 m/50 ft to other persons or animals during the
operation.
Noise emissions to the environment
according to European Directive 2000/14/EC
and New South Wales legislation “Protection
of the Environment Operations (Noise
Control) Regulation 2017”. Noise emission
data can be found on the machine label and
in the Technical data chapter.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
special certification requirements for certain markets.
Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
Safety instructions for extended reach
hedge trimmers
• Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical
power lines. Contact with or use near power lines
may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting
in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach
hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of
control.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personal injury.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
• Please read the operator’s manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the attachment.
• These instructions supplement the instructions that
were included with the product. For other
procedures, please refer to the operating instructions
for the product.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
attachment be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use an attachment that
appears to have been modified by others and always
use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference
Safety instructions for operation
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
• Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool without first
switching off the engine.
• Never allow children to use the product.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while
you are working.
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