Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers; Safe Operation - Kärcher HGE 18-50 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

cal help. Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
6 Service
a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

Safety instructions for hedge trimmers

 Keep all parts your body away from the cutting
blade. Do not attempt to remove cut material or
to hold the material being cut while the blade is
running. Only remove trapped cut material when
the device is switched off. A moment of careless-
ness when using the hedge trimmer can cause seri-
ous injuries.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade at a standstill. When transporting or stor-
ing the hedge trimmer, always fit the protective
cover. Handling the device with care reduces the
risk of injury from the blade.
 Hold power tools only by the insulated handles
because the cutting blade may come into con-
tact with hidden power cables. If the cutting blade
comes into contact with a live cable, metal parts of
the device may become charged with voltage and
cause electric shock.
 Keep away from lines and cables in your work
area during operation. Lines and cables may be
caught by the cutting blade during operation and
severed.

Safe operation

DANGER
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Never use the device when persons, especially chil-
dren, are within a radius of 15 m of the working area,
because the danger exists of objects being flung out
by the cutting blade.
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Severe injuries when objects are flung by the cutting
blade or when the cutting tool becomes entangled in
wires or cords. Inspect the work area thoroughly for
objects such as stones, sticks, metal, wires, bones or
toys and remove these before using the device.
WARNING
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Children and minors must not use the device.
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The device is not intended for use by persons with re-
stricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or those
lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowledge.
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Keep children and other persons out of the work area
while you are using the device.
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You need an unobstructed view of the work area in
order to be able to recognise any potential dangers.
Use the device only under good lighting conditions.
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Do not operate the device in the vicinity of posts,
fences, buildings or other immovable objects.
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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
mechanism.
 Before cleaning the device or removing a blockage.
 When leaving the device unattended.
 Before changing accessories.
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Risk of incision injuries and crushing injuries. Avoid
contact with the cutting tools. Do not place your
hands or fingers between the cutting tools or in a po-
sition where they can be cut or crushed.
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Danger of injury. Do not make any modifications to
the device.
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Ensure that all protective devices, deflectors and
handles are correctly fitted and securely fastened.
CAUTION
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Wear especially safety glasses and hearing protec-
tion.
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Hearing protection can impair your ability to hear
warning sounds, so pay attention to hazards in your
vicinity and in the work area.
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Wear head protection when working in areas with a
danger of falling objects.
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Risk of injury from sharp cutting tools. Wear non-slip,
sturdy protective gloves when handling the cutting
tool.
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Risk of injury when loose fitting clothing, hair or jew-
ellery is caught by moving parts of the device. Keep
clothing and jewellery away from moving parts of the
device. Tie long hair back.
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You must not operate the device when you are under
the influence of medication or drugs which restrict
your reactive capacity. Only work with the device
when you are well rested and are in good health.
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Do not use the device if it vibrates unusually or
makes unusual noises.
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Check the device for damage before use and make
sure that the screws on the blade are firmly tightened.
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Do not use the device if it has been dropped before-
hand, has received an impact or is visibly damaged.
Have any damage repaired correctly before using the
device again.
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Do not use the device on ladders or unstable surfac-
es.
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Check that the cutting tool cannot come into contact
with anything before starting the device.
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Risk of injury from exposed blades. Fit the blade
guard when not using the device, also during short
work breaks.
ATTENTION
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Do not force the device through dense bushes. This
can block and slow down the cutting tool. Reduce the
working speed if the cutting tool blocks.
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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 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.
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Risk of injury from sharp cutting tools. Exercise spe-
cial care when removing and fitting the blade guard,
cleaning and oiling the device.
is in a safe condition by regularly checking that all bolts,
nuts and screws are screwed tight.
using the device, remove dirt from the cutting tools us-
ing a hard brush and apply a suitable oil for rust protec-
tion before fitting the blade guard. The manufacturer
recommends using a spray for rust protection and oil-
ing. Ask your Customer Service department to recom-
mend a suitable spray. You can oil the cutting tools as
described, each time before using the device.
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Switch the motor off, remove the
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Ensure that the device
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Each time after