Appliance-Specifi C Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers; Complementary Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers - FLORABEST FHEHS 900 A1 Betriebsanleitung

Appliance-specifi c safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
■ Keep your hands away from the cutting blades. Do not attempt to
clear cuttings or hold onto the material to be cut while the blades are
still in motion. Remove any jammed clippings only when the appliance
has been switched off . Also remove the plug from the power socket.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result
in serious personal injury.
■ Carry the hedge trimmer by the front handle when switched off , the
cutter bar facing away from your body. When transporting or storing
the trimmer always put on the protective cover. Careful handling of
the appliance reduces the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving blades.
■ Hold the power tool only by the insulated grips as the cutting blades
could come into contact with hidden power lines or the appliance's
own power cord. Contact between the blades and a live wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the
operator an electric shock.
■ Keep the cable out of the cutting area. While working, the cable can
be hidden in the bushes and be accidentally cut.
NOTE
► The hedge trimmer is supplied completely assembled.
► Graphical representations illustrating the usage of the hedge trimmer
and its operating controls can be found on the fold-out page.
► Notes and graphical representations on the settings, maintenance
and user lubrication can be found in this guide.
► Notes on the working position (see fold-out page)
► Notes on the operating controls (see fold-out page)
► Notes on exchange and repair (see section Maintenance and
cleaning/service).
► Explanation of all graphical symbols used on the hedge trimmer and
technical data can be found in this guide.
► The features of the hedge trimmer can be found in the technical data.
► Blocked tool: remove any blockages from the cutter bar
ATTENTION!
► In the event of imminent danger or an emergency switch off the
motor immediately and unplug the appliance.
FHEHS 900 A1
Complementary safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
■ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! When working outdoors, connect
the appliance via a fault current circuit breaker with a maximum
tripping current of 30 mA. Use only an extension cord approved for
outdoor use. Hold the hedge trimmer fi rmly with both hands on the
handles provided.
■ Wait until the power tool has come to a standstill before putting it down.
■ During operation, no other person or animal may be within a radius of
3 metres. The operator is responsible for third parties within the working
area.
■ Never extend the hedge trimmers while anybody, especially children or
pets, is in the immediate vicinity.
■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents or damage to other
people or their property.
■ Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the cutter bar
■ Never use the hedge trimmer while barefoot or while wearing open
sandals. Always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Wear heavy
gloves, non-slip shoes and safety glasses. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery that could get caught in moving parts.
■ While trimming, ensure that you do not come into contact with objects
such as fence wire or plant supports. They could cause damage to the
cutter bar . Inspect the hedge to be cut carefully and remove any
wires or other foreign bodies.
■ Before use, always check whether the blades, the blade screws and
other parts of the cutting tool are not worn or damaged. Never work
with a damaged or heavily worn blade.
■ Acquaint yourself with the operation of the hedge trimmer so that you
know how to stop immediately in an emergency.
■ After making settings to the working angle, check whether both setting
levers are clicked fi rmly into place. If one of the setting levers remains
open, the second could be unintentionally be released by a branch
and the cutter bar
■ Only operate the hedge trimmer in daylight or good artifi cial light.
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■ Never use the hedge trimmer with defective or missing safety guards.
■ Ensure that all supplied handles and safety guards are mounted when
operating the hedge trimmer. Never attempt to operate an incompletely
assembled hedge trimmer or a hedge trimmer with non-approved
modifi cations.
■ Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the safety guards.
■ During operation, ensure that you have proper footing and balance at
all times, especially when used on steps or ladders.
■ Be aware of your environment and all possible hazards that you may
be unable to hear while cutting the hedge.
NOTE
► Remove the plug from the power socket:
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before checking, removing a blockage or working on the trimmer.
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after hitting a foreign object. Check the hedge trimmer immediately
for damage and have it repaired if necessary.
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if the hedge trimmer exhibits unusual vibrations. Check the hedge
trimmer immediately for damage or loose components and have
it repaired if necessary.
■ Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, high or closed space out of the reach
of children.
■ For safety's sake, change worn or damaged parts.
■ Do not attempt to repair the equipment unless you have received the
necessary training.
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