Safety Instructions - EINHELL HEC 501 Bedienungsanleitung

Anleitung HEC 12-sprachig 13.11.2001 14:11 Uhr
GB

1. Safety instructions

Please read and follow the safety instructions
carefully.
1.1 Before certain operations are undertaken with
the hedge trimmer it is necessary to disconnect
the mains plug e.g.
- Damage to the cable
- Cleaning the blade
- Checking by interruptions
- Cleaning and servicing
- When not in use
1.2 Operating hedge trimmers is very dangerous!
1.3 Hedge trimmers must only be guided with both
hands.
1.4 When using the hedge trimmer always work
from a secure position with stabile shoes.
1.5 Do not cut wet hedges or in the presence of
rain, and do not store the apparatus out of
doors. As long as the apparatus is wet it must
not be used.
1.6 When cutting the use of protective glasses are
recommended.
1.7 Wear suitable working clothing, such as rubber
gloves, anti-slip shoes and no loose chlothing.
Long hair must be contained by a hair net.
1.8 Avoid abnormal body deportment and keep to a
secure position.
1.9 Keep a sufficient distance between the appara-
tus and body while working.
1.10 Pay attention that no animal or person is pre-
sent in the working or swivelling range.
1.11 Carry the hedge trimmer only by the operating
handle.
1.12 Keep the cable out of the cutting area.
1.13 Check the connecting cable for signs of dama-
ge or ageing befor usage.
1.14 The hedge trimmer can only be used when the
connecting cable is found to be in an undama-
ged condition.
1.15 Do not disconnect the mains plug by pulling on
the cable. Do not carry the apparatus by the
cable. Avoid all damages to the cable.
1.16 Protect the cable from heat, overflowing liquids
and damage through sharp edges. Replaces a
damaged cable immediately.
1.17 The cutting device must be regularly checked
for damages and, if necessary, the pertinent
repairs must be carried out by either the dealers
custumer service or by skilled workshop.
1.18 When a blockage of the cutting device occurs,
e.g. thick branches etc., the hedge trimmer
must be made immediately inoperative
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-removal of mains plug- and only than may the
cause of the blockage be removed.
1.19 Establish a storage location which is dry, safe
and inaccessible for children.
1.20 After use place the apparatus in such a way
that the cutting knife will not come into hand
contact.
1.21 Avoid overloading the apparatus and strange
applications i.e. do not carry out any work for
which the apparatus is not designed.
1.22 Only use cables and plug connections which
are approved for outdoor use:
- Connecting cable HO7RN-F2x1.0 with an
extruded shaped plug.
- Extension cables HO7RN-F 3G1.5 with
weatherproof shockproof plug and
shockproof coupling.
- For the operating of electric tools the use of a
current leakage protection device or a residual
current operated device is recommended.
1.23 The relevant checks and services must be done
regularly to the hedge trimmer. Replace dama-
ged knives only in pairs. A tradesman's
attention is necessary for damages occured
through falling or impact.
1.24 Maintain and service your tool carefully. Keep
your tool clean and sharp to make good and
safe work possible.
Heed and follow the directions for service and
maintenance.
1.25 According to the regulations of the agricultural
trade union only persons over the age of 17
years are allowed to operate an electric
powered hedge trimmer. This is permissible for
persons 16 years of age ander adult super-
visions.