Additional Safety Instructions - Kärcher PHG 18-45 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

when clearing jammed ma-
terial. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by
the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When trans-
porting or storing the hedge
trimmer always fit the cut-
ting device cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal
injury from the cutter blades.
 Hold the power tool by insu-
lated gripping surfaces on-
ly, because the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Cutter
blades contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an
electric shock.
 Keep cable away from cut-
ting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidental-
ly cut by the blade.

Additional safety instructions

DANGER ● Severe injuries
when objects are flung by the
cutting blade or when the cutting
tool becomes entangled in wires
or cords. Inspect the work area
thoroughly for objects such as
stones, sticks, metal, wires,
bones or toys and remove these
before using the device. ● Never
use the device when persons,
especially children, are within a
radius of 15 m of the working ar-
ea, because the danger exists of
objects being flung out by the
cutting blade. ● No changes
may be made to the device.
● Severe injuries through a lack
of concentration when working.
Do not use the device when un-
der the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication, or when you
are tired.
WARNING ● The device is
not intended for use by children,
persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions. ● You need an unob-
structed view of the work area in
order to be able to recognise
any potential dangers. Use the
device only under good lighting
conditions. ● Before operation,
make sure the device, all control
elements, and safety devices
are working properly. Check for
loose locks, make sure all pro-
tective covers and handles are
properly and securely fastened.
Only use the device when it is in
a correct condition. ● Replace
any worn or damaged parts be-
fore operating the device.
● Wear long, heavy trousers,
clothing with long arms and non-
slip boots when working with the
device. Do not work barefoot.
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