Hedge Trimmer Safety; Warnings - FLORABEST FHL 900 E5 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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or damaged parts. Check the appli-
ance for significant damage or defects
if it is dropped.
Service
Have your power tool serviced
•
by a qualified repair person us-
ing only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.

Hedge trimmer safety

warnings

Preparation
• THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES! Read the instruc-
tions carefully regarding the correct
handling, preparation and mainte-
nance, for starting and stopping the
hedge trimmer. Familiarise with all con-
trols and the proper use of the hedge
trimmer.
• Caution! Notice overhead power lines.
• Use of the hedge trimmer should be
avoided when people, especially child-
ren, are nearby.
• If the cutting unit contacts a foreign
body or if the operating noises increa-
se or the hedge trimmer vibrates with
unusually high force, turn off the motor
and let the hedge trimmer come to a
standstill. Pull the mains plug and take
the following measures:
- check for damages;
- check for loose parts and fasten all
loose parts;
- replace damaged parts with equiva-
lent parts or have them repaired.
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Operation
• Switch the appliance off and remove
the mains plug, before:
- cleaning or removing a blockage;
- inspection, servicing or work on the
hedge trimmer;
- adjusting the working position of the
cutting unit;
- leaving the hedge trimmer unatten-
ded.
• Always ensure that the hedge trimmer
is properly placed in one of the indica-
ted working positions before the motor
is started.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer with a
defective or strongly worn-out cutting
unit.
• To avoid the risk of fire, ensure that the
motor is free from deposits and leaves.
• Always ensure that all handles and
safety devices are mounted when you
use the hedge trimmer. Never try to
use an incomplete hedge trimmer or a
hedge trimmer with impermissible mo-
difications.
• Always use both hands when the
hedge trimmer is equipped with two
handles.
• Always familiarise with your surroun-
dings and pay attention to potential
dangers that you cannot hear because
of the noise the hedge trimmer makes.
• Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be acciden-
tally cut by the blade.
• Keep all parts of the body away from
the cutter blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.