Additional Safety Instructions - Kärcher MT HT 550/36 Bedienungsanleitung

Additional safety instructions

DANGER
● Severe injuries when objects are
flung by the cutting blade or when the cutting tool be-
comes entangled in wires or cords. Inspect the work ar-
ea thoroughly for objects such as stones, sticks, metal,
wires, bones or toys and remove these before using the
device. ● Never use the device when persons, especial-
ly children, are within a radius of 15 m of the working ar-
ea, because the danger exists of objects being flung out
by the cutting blade. ● No changes may be made to the
device. ● Severe injuries through a lack of concentration
when working. Do not use the device when under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol, or medication, or when you
are tired.
WARNING
● The device is not intended for
use by children, persons with restricted physical, senso-
ry or mental abilities or persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions. ● You need an unobstructed view of the work
area in order to be able to recognise any potential dan-
gers. Use the device only under good lighting condi-
tions. ● Before operation, make sure the device, all
control elements, and safety devices are working prop-
erly. Check for loose locks, make sure all protective cov-
ers and handles are properly and securely fastened.
Only use the device when it is in a correct condition.
● Replace any worn or damaged parts before operating
the device. ● Wear long, heavy trousers, clothing with
long arms and non-slip boots when working with the de-
vice. Do not work barefoot. Do not wear sandals or short
trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with
cords and straps. ● Risk of kickback due to loss of bal-
ance. Avoid an abnormal posture, keep a stable, safe
footing and maintain your balance. ● Always hold the
device with both hands. Hold the front handle with one
hand. With the other hand hold the rear handle, operate
the trigger lockout button and the trigger. ● You must
wear the carrying belt provided when using the device.
The carrying belt is fitted with a quick-release buckle.
The carrying belt helps you to control the device when it
is lowered after cutting and to hold the weight of the de-
vice during cutting. ● Serious injuries if the carrying belt
cannot be removed quickly enough in an emergency.
Familiarize yourself with the carrying belt and the quick-
release buckle before using the device. Do not wear
clothing over the shoulder strap or otherwise interfere
with access to the quick-release buckle. ● Risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not work with the device within 10 m of
overhead lines. ● Do not operate the device in the vicin-
ity of posts, fences, buildings or other immovable ob-
jects. ● The blades on the device are sharp. Wear
sturdy protective gloves and work carefully when install-
ing, replacing, cleaning or checking the seating of
screws. ● Replace any worn or damaged parts before
operating the device. ● Immediately stop the device
and check for damage or identify the cause of the vibra-
tion if the device has been dropped, hit or vibrates ab-
normally. Have damage repaired by the authorised
Customer Service or replace the device. ● Before each
use, check that the shaft connection of the rod and the
cutting tool are securely fastened. ● Before cutting a
hedge or a bush, check if people or animals are behind
or in it. ● Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack
and make sure that all moving parts have stopped mov-
ing:
● Before adjusting the working position of the cutting
tool.
● Before cleaning the device or removing a blockage.
● Before leaving the device unattended.
● Before checking, maintaining or working on the de-
vice.
CAUTION
and hearing protection. ● Wear head protection when
working in areas with a danger of falling objects. ● Risk
of injury when loose fitting clothing, hair or jewellery is
caught by moving parts of the device. Keep clothing and
jewellery away from moving parts of the device. Tie long
hair back. ● Check that the cutting tool cannot come into
contact with anything before starting the device. ● Do
not use the device on ladders or unstable surfaces.
● Hearing protection can impair your ability to hear
warning sounds, so pay attention to hazards in your vi-
cinity and in the work area. ● The noise from the device
can impair your ability to hear, so pay attention to possi-
ble hazards in your vicinity and in the work area.
ATTENTION
dense bushes. This can block and slow down the cutting
tool. Reduce the working speed if the cutting tool blocks.
● Do not attempt to cut boughs and branches that are
obviously too large to fit between the cutting blades.
Use a non-motorised hand saw or branch saw for cut-
ting larger boughs and branches.
Safe transport and storage
WARNING
cool down and remove the battery pack before storage
or transportation.
CAUTION
injuries, you must only transport and store the device
with the blade guard installed and with the rechargeable
battery removed. ● Risk of injury and damage to the de-
vice. Secure the device against movement or falling
down during transport. ● Store the battery pack sepa-
rately from the device for safety.
ATTENTION
device before storage or transportation. ● Store the de-
vice in a dry, well ventilated location out of the reach of
children. Keep the device away from corrosive sub-
stances such as garden chemicals. ● Do not store the
device outdoors.
Safe servicing and care
WARNING
battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have
stopped moving:
● Before cleaning or servicing the device.
● Before changing accessories.
● Risk of injury from sharp cutting tools. Exercise spe-
cial care when removing and fitting the blade guard,
cleaning and oiling the device. ● Ensure that the device
is in a safe condition by regularly checking that all bolts,
nuts and screws are screwed tight. ● Each time after us-
ing the device, remove dirt from the cutting tools using
a hard brush and apply a suitable oil for rust protection
before fitting the blade guard. The manufacturer recom-
mends using a spray for rust protection and oiling. Ask
your Customer Service department to recommend a
suitable spray. You can oil the cutting tools as de-
scribed, each time before using the device.
CAUTION
parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only
original accessories and original spare parts ensure that
the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
English
● Wear especially safety glasses
● Do not force the device through
● Switch the device off, allow it to
● In order to prevent accidents or
● Remove all foreign bodies from the
● Switch the motor off, remove the
● Only use accessories and spare
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