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2. The use of hedge trimmers involves
certain risks. Attention: Danger!
Rotating machinery.
3. The hedge trimmer should always be
held with both hands.
4. Before using the equipment clear the
working area of any foreign objects and
be aware of foreign objects during
operation of the machine! If the
machine becomes jammed e.g. by thick
branches, switch off and disconnect the
machine from the mains socket before
investigating and rectifying the cause of
the jam. Take special care when switch-
ing the machine on again.
5. Check the flex and all connections for
any visible faults before using the
machine (plug disconnected). Do not
use a faulty flex.
6. Keep the flex away from the cutting area.
7. Do not use the trimmer in wet weather
and do not use it to cut wet hedges.Do
not wash down the device with water. Do
not use any high-pressure cleaning de-
vices or steam jet devices for cleaning
8. Carry the trimmer by the handles
provided and keep hands away from
the cutting blades.
9. In line with agricultural Trade Asso-
ciation Regulations only persons over
the age of 17 may work on their own
with electric hedge trimmers. Use is
permitted for persons over 16 years if
the work is carried out under the
supervision of adults.
10.We would recommend that safety
clothing is worn during the work and
that eyes, ears, hair, hands and feet are
fully protected. Protective gloves should
also be worn.
11.Ensure that the motor of your hedge
shears can not be switched on by
mistake when you put it down after
work or when you are going to clean the
device. Never forget to unplug the
mains supply!
12.Check the cutting unit regularly for
damage and if damage is discovered,
the cutting unit should be properly
repaired.
13.Be aware of your responsibility as user
towards third parties in the working
area.
14.The trimmer must be properly checked
and serviced. If the blades get damaged
they should only be exchanged in pairs.
In the event of damage from impact,
specialist’s inspection is essential.
15.Only use extension leads which have
been authorised for outside use. These
flexes must not be lighter than PVC
covered flex conforming to 227 IEC 53.
They must be water spray protected.
Damaged cables of this unit are only to
be replaced by a service station desig-
nated by the manufacturer as special
tools are necessary. Equipment which
will be used in different outside loca-
tions should be connected via residual-
current - operated current breakers.
16.Ensure that the equipment is stored
safely after use in such a way that the
blade cannot be touched.
17.When using the equipment, hold it
securely with both hands, stand firmly
and ensure that you have sufficient
working space. There should be no
people, animals or objects within the
working area. Select the cutting height
so that the blade does not make contact
with the ground and you can operate the
equipment from a secure position.
18.Take care when transporting the equip-
ment (only with blade cover!).
19.For initial use of the hedge trimmer we
would recommend that in addition to
reading the operating instructions, you
also seek a practical demonstration
from an expert.
20.Always ensure that all protective
devices and handles are properly fitted.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine.
21.The use of the hedgetrimmer is to be
avoided if other persons, above all
children, are within the working area.
22.Familiarize yourself with the working
area and pay attention to possible
dangers which you might not be able to
hear due to the noise of the machine.
5. Before use
Mounting the bow-type handle (Fig. 1)
If there are screws fixed to the mounting points,
remove these first.Then, remove the shear pro-
tector and put the bow-type handle from the front
(as shown in Fig. 1) over the shearing system,
and put it into the relief of the hedge shears’ hou-