General Safety Rules - EMAK HC 600 E Bedienungsanleitung

GB
TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
WARNING - Read all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The
term "hedge trimmer" in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains-operated
(corded) hedge trimmer.
TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Read the instructions carefully for the correct
handling, preparation, maintenance, starting
and stopping of the machine. Be familiar with
all controls and the proper use of the hedge
trimmer.
Note: Illustrations and specifications in
this manual may vary according to Country
requirements and are subject to change
without notice by the manufacturer.

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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1) Work area
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate hedge trimmers in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Hedge
trimmers create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a hedge trimmer. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
- Hedge trimmer plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
- Do not expose hedge trimmers to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a hedge trimmer
will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
hedge trimmer. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock. Remove plug from the mains
immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
- When operating a hedge trimmer outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable far outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
- Before starting the motor, make certain the
power socket incorporates a residual current
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device with a tripping current not greater
than 30 mA.
3) Personal safety
WARNING: The ignition system of your
machine produces an electromagnetic field of
very low intensity. This field could interfere
with certain pacemakers. To reduce the risk
of s erious or fatal injur y, p ers ons w ith
pacemakers should consult their doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker before using
this machine.
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a hedge
trimmer. Do not use a hedge trimmer while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating hedge trimmers
may result in serious personal injury.
- Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used far appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switches
are in the off-position before plugging in.
- Remove any adjusting wrench blades before
turning the hedge trimmer on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the hedge trimmer may result in personal
injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better
control of the hedge trimmer in unexpected
situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
- Only loan your hedge trimmer to expert
users who are completely familiar with
hedge trimmer operation and correct use.
Give other users the manual with operating
instructions, which they should read before
using the hedge trimmer.
4) Hedge trimmer use and care
- Do not force the hedge trimmer. Use the
correct hedge trimmer for your application.
The hedge trimmer will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the hedge trimmer if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any hedge
trimmer that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments or storing
hedge trimmers. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the