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Cordless Hedge Trimmer Safety
Warnings
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate
any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge
trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent start-
ing and resultant personal injury from the blades.
3. When transporting or storing the hedge trim-
mer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
personal injury from the blades.
4. When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trim-
mer while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
5.
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trim-
mer "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
6. Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hid-
den in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
7. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
8. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.
Contact with blade will result in serious personal
injury.
9. Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particu-
larly from a ladder, is extremely dangerous.
Do not work while standing on anything wobbly or
infirm.
10. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in
wet or very damp conditions. The electric motor
is not waterproof.
11. First-time users should have an experienced
hedge trimmer user show them how to use the
trimmer.
12. The hedge trimmer must not be used by
children or young persons under 18 years of
age. Young persons over 16 years of age may be
exempted from this restriction if they are undergo-
ing training under the supervision of an expert.
13. Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in good
physical condition. If you are tired, your attention
will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of
a working day. Perform all work calmly and care-
fully. The user is responsible for all damages to
third parties.
14. Never use the trimmer when under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
15. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the hedge trimmer and
must always be worn when working with it.
Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
16. Before starting work check to make sure
that the trimmer is in good and safe working
order. Ensure guards are fitted properly. The
hedge trimmer must not be used unless fully
assembled.
17. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
18. Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
19. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
20. Immediately switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge if the cutter should come
into contact with a fence or other hard object.
Check the cutter for damage, and if damaged
repair immediately.
21. Before checking the cutter, taking care of
faults, or removing material caught in the cut-
ter, always switch off the trimmer and remove
the battery cartridge.
22. Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
23. When moving the hedge trimmer to another
location, including during work, always
remove the battery cartridge and put the blade
cover on the cutter blades. Never carry or
transport the trimmer with the cutter running.
Never grasp the cutter with your hands.
24. Clean the hedge trimmer and especially the
cutter after use, and before putting the trimmer
into storage for extended periods. Lightly oil
the cutter and put on the cover. The cover sup-
plied with the unit can be hung on the wall, pro-
viding a safe and practical way to store the hedge
trimmer.
25. Store the hedge trimmer with the cover on, in
a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children.
Never store the trimmer outdoors.
26. Never point the shear blades to yourself or
others.
27. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury
for the reason that the blades may move in reac-
tion to removing the foreign objects.
28. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
29. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
30. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
31. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.
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