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the electric tool) reduces the risk of injury.
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Make sure that the appliance cannot start up acciden-
tally. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before
you connect it to the power supply and/or insert the
battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your finger is
on the switch whilst carrying the electric tool or if you
connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched
on, this can lead to accidents.
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Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the
electric tool. A tool or key which comes into contact
with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries.
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Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you
stand squarely and keep your balance at all times.
In this way, you can control the electric tool better in
unexpected circumstances.
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Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
can get trapped in moving parts.
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Usage and treatment of the electric tool
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Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct tool for
your work. You will be able to work better and more
safely within the given performance boundaries.
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Do not use an electric tool with a defective switch.
An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the bat-
tery before making any adjustments to the appliance,
changing accessories or put the appliance down. This
safety measure prevents starting the electric tool un-
intentionally.
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Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of children.
Do not allow people who are not familiar with the ap-
pliance or who have not read these instructions to use
the appliance. Electric tools are dangerous if they are
used by inexperienced people.
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Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether mov-
ing parts are functioning properly and not jamming,
whether parts are broken or damaged enough that
the functioning of this electric tool is affected. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the appliance.
Many accidents are caused by badly maintained elec-
tric tools.
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Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will
jam less and are easier to control.
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Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, attach-
ments, etc. in accordance with these instructions. Take
the conditions in your work area and the job in hand
into account. Using electric tools for any purpose other
than the one for which they are intended can lead to
dangerous situations.
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Service
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Have your electric tool repaired only by trained
personnel using only genuine spare parts.
This
will ensure that your electric tool remains safe to use.
Safety regulations for hedge trimmers
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Make sure you keep all parts of your body away from
the blades. Never attempt to remove the cuttings with
the blades running or to hold material you wish to
cut. Always switch off the equipment before attempt-
ing to remove any jammed cuttings. A single moment
of carelessness when using the hedge trimmer can
result in serious injuries.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle and make sure
the blades have stopped. Always fit the protective
cover when transporting the hedge trimmer or put-
ting it into storage. Careful handling of the equipment
reduces the likelihood of injury by the blades.
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Hold the electric tool by the insulated handles, be-
cause the blade may come into contact with the tool’s
own mains lead. Contact between the blade and a live
cable can also make the metal parts of the equipment
live and will cause an electric shock.
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Keep the cable out of the cutting zone. During op-
eration the cable may be covered by hedges and cut
through by accident.
Specific safety information
Please read this safety information and the directions
for use carefully and be sure to follow the instructions
to the letter.
1
Always remove the power plug from the socketoutlet
before you perform any work on the hedge trimmer,
e.g.
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repairing a damaged cable
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cleaning the blades
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troubleshooting
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cleaning and maintenance or before leaving the
tool unattended.
2
The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries! Read
the directions for use carefully in order to acquaint
yourself with the correct way to handle, set up, ser-
vice, start and put down the machine. Familiarize
yourself with all the machine’s control elements and
its proper use.
3
Always handle the hedge trimmer with both hands.
4
When working with the hedge trimmer, wear sturdy
shoes and make sure of your footing.
5
Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or
on wet hedges and never leave the hedge trimmer
outdoors. The hedge trimmer must not be used if it
is wet.
6
We recommend that you wear safety goggles and
ear-muffs when working with the hedge trimmer.
7
Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber gloves
and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose garments.
Keep long hair in a hairnet.
8
Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your foot-
ing, particularly when working on ladders and steps.
9
Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from
your body when it is switched on.
10
Make sure there are no other persons or animals
within your working area (radius of swing).
11
Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
12
Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.
