Intended Use; General Safety Instructions; General Safety Information For Power Tools; Safety At The Workplace - Ikra IATHS 40-43 Gebrauchsanweisung

1. Hedge cutter attachment

Intended use

This hedge trimmer is only intended to be used to trim
shrubs, bushes, ornamental plants and hedges. It is de-
signed to cut branches with a diameter of no more than
18 mm. The hedge trimmer is not intended for commer-
cial use. The user of the hedge trimmer must make sure
that the protective equipment specified in the operating
instructions and by the warning label on the trimmer is
attached whenever the trimmer is in use. The hedge trim-
mer must be checked for electrical or mechanical dama-
ge before it is used or while it is being used.
Stop working and contact a specialist workshop if you
find any damage.
Improper use
Any use not identified in the chapter „Intended use" is an
improper use.
The user of the hedge trimmer is solely liable for any
property damage or personal injury arising from improper
use of the hedge trimmer.
The manufacturer's obligation to honour the warranty
is voided if the hedge trimmer is used with non-original
parts.
Residual dangers
Residual risks always remain even if the hedge trimmer
is used properly. The hedge trimmer's design can entail
the following hazards:
• Contact can be made with the unprotected blade (re-
sulting in cutting injuries)
• Reaching into or grabbing the hedge trimmer while it is
in operation (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Unanticipated, sudden movement of the plant material
being cut (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Ejection or catapulting of damaged cutting teeth
• Ejection or catapulting of the plant material being cut
• Hearing damage if the specified hearing protection is
not worn
• Inhalation of cut materials

General safety instructions

Noise emission information in accordance with
the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and
the EC Machine Directive: the noise pressure
level at the place of work can exceed 80 dB(A).
In such cases the operator will require noise pro-
tection (e.g. wearing of ear protectors).
Attention: Noise protection! Please observe the
local regulations when operating your device.
GB | Operating Instructions
General safety information for power
tools
Keep the safety information and in-
structions for future reference.
The term 'power tool' as used in the
safety information and instructions in-
cludes both mains-operated tools (with
power cord) and battery-operated tools
(without power cord).

1) Safety at the workplace

a) Keep your working area clean, tidy
b) Do not operate the power tool in
c) Keep children and other persons
2) Electrical safety
a) Avoid
b) Keep the tool out of the rain or
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Warning! Read all safety-related
information and safety instruc-
tions! Failure to observe the safety
information and instructions may
result in electric shock, burns and/
or severe injury.
and well-lit. Disorder and poorly lit
working areas may result in acci-
dents.
potentially explosive environments
containing combustible fluids, gas-
es or dusts. Power tools generate
sparks that may ignite dusts or fumes.
away while you are operating the
power tool. Distractions may result
in the operator loosing control over
the tool.
physical
earthed surfaces as pipes, heaters,
ovens and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed.
moisture in general. The penetration
of water into a power tool increases
the risk of electric shock.
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