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General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the Hedgetrimmer. Local regula-
tions may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the Hedgetrimmer in the manner and
for the functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the Hedgetrimmer when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the
use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA. Even
with a R.C.D. installed 100% safety cannot be
guaranteed and safe working practice must be
followed at all times. Check your R.C.D. every
time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the Hedgetrimmer if the electric
cables are damaged or worn.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electrici-
ty supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until
the electrical supply has been disconnected. Do
not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it
with a new one.
5. Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your Hedgetrimmer.
6. Keep the cable clear of the cutting area and
obstacles at all times.
7. Never carry the product by the cable.
8. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs
9. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
10.Always switch off at the mains before discon-
necting any plug, cable connector or extension
cable.
11.Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam-
ine electric supply cable for damage or ageing
befor
e winding cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
Use only Flymo replacement cable.
12.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
13.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14.Our products are double insulated to EN50144.
Under no circumstances should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes. The use of safety glasses is recommend-
ed. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which
can be caught in moving parts.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Hedgetrimmer is to be used and remove all
wires and other foreign objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted
before using the Hedgetrimmer. Never attempt
to use an incomplete Hedgetrimmer or one with
an unauthorised modification.
Use
1. Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet
hedge, where feasible.
3. Know how to stop the Hedgetrimmer quickly in
an emergency.
4. Never hold the Hedgetrimmer by the guard.
5. Never operate the Hedgetrimmer with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
6. Remove plug from mains befor
e passing
Hedgetrimmer to another person.
7. Avoid operating while people especially children
are nearby.
8. Whilst using the Hedgetrimmer always be sure
of a safe and secure operating position. Do not
overreach.
9. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switch-
ing on the motor.
10.Do not use stepladders whilst operating the
Hedgetrimmer.
11.Remove the plug from the mains :-
- before leaving the Hedgetrimmer unattended for
any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
Hedgetrimmer until you are sure that the entire
Hedgetrimmer is in a safe operating condition;
- if the Hedgetrimmer starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the
Hedgetrimmer is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the
Hedgetrimmer to prevent entrapment of the fin-
gers between moving blades and fixed parts of
the machine.
4. After use the Hedgetrimmer should be stored
using the blade cover provided.
Safety