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Avoid accidental start. Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position when connecting the power
supply and/or the battery pack, taking up or moving the tool. Carrying power tool with your finger
on the switch or plugging in power tool that have the switch ON, may cause danger.
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Remove all adjustment keys or wrenches before the power tool is switched ON. A wrench or key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may cause personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or wear jewelry. Keep clothes, gloves and hair away from
moving parts, because of loose clothing, jewellery or long hair may be caught in moving parts.
4.
Special safety instruction
4.1
Pruning shear special safety instruction
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Keep anybody away at least 1.5m from the blade, don’t move cutting parts at blade working.
Keep any part of your body away from the blade at least 15cm.
Carefully operate the equipment can avoid injury.
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Move the tool at blade not moving. Protection guard is must at storage the tool. Protect blade to
reduce damage.
4.2
Other safety instruction
Wear suitable work clothes such as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy long trousers, gloves and
goggles.
Wear protection gloves
Wear eye protection
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Do not wear long flowing clothing or jewelry, as moving parts may catch this.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use a
power tool when you are tired or under the effect of drugs, alcohol or medicines.
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Don’t use the pruning shear in the rain.
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The appliance is designed for trimming hedges or branches. Do not use to cut twigs, hard wood or
other objects.
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Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/trapped blade before switching the tool off.
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Before start with the trimming check the hedge or branch for hidden objects such as wire etc.
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When operating the tool hold it firmly with one hand, and keep the blade at least at 15cm from the
other hand and other parts of the body
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Do not use the tool in the proximity of flammable liquids or gasses. Fire and explosion risk exists in
the event of a short circuit.
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The blades have to be checked for wear in regular intervals and reshape ended. Blunt blades will
overload the machine. Resulting damages are not covered by warranty.
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