Complementary Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers; Operational Safety Instructions For The Pole Pruner - FLORABEST FBK 4 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Complementary safety instructions for hedge
trimmers
Environmental safety
■ Only operate the hedge trimmer in daylight or good artificial light.
■ While trimming, ensure that you do not come into contact with objects
such as fence wire or plant supports. They could cause damage to the
cutter bar . Inspect the hedge to be cut carefully and remove any
wires or other foreign bodies.
■ Be aware of your environment and all possible hazards that you may
be unable to hear while cutting the hedge.
DANGER!
► In the event of imminent danger or an emergency, switch off the
engine immediately.
Electrical safety
■ Hold the power tool only by the insulated grips as the cutting blades
could come into contact with hidden power lines. Contact between
the blades and a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
Personal safety
■ During operation, no other person or animal may be within a radius
of 15 metres. The operator is responsible for third parties within the
working area.
■ During operation, ensure that you have proper footing and balance at
all times, especially when used on steps or ladders.
■ Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the cutter bar
■ Keep your hands away from the cutting blades. Do not attempt to
clear cuttings or hold onto the material to be cut while the blades
are still in motion. Remove any jammed clippings only when the
appliance has been switched off. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
■ Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before putting it down.
Use and handling
CAUTION!
► Between tasks or after completion of a task, do not set the cutter bar
down on its tip as this could cause damage to the cutter bar
■ Before use, always check that the blades, the blade screws and other
parts of the cutting tool are not worn or damaged. Never work with a
damaged or heavily worn blade.
■ After making settings to the working angle, check whether both setting
levers are clicked firmly into place. If one of the setting levers remains
open, the second could be unintentionally be released by a branch
and the cutter bar could swing down.
■ Never use the hedge trimmer with defective or missing safety guards.
■ Never grasp the hedge trimmer by the safety guards.
■ Carry the hedge trimmer by the front handle when switched off, and
with the cutter bar facing away from your body. When transporting
or storing the trimmer, always put on the protective cover. Careful
handling of the appliance reduces the likelihood of accidental contact
with the moving blades.
■ Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, high or closed space out of the reach
of children.
■ Do not attempt to repair the equipment unless you have received the
necessary training.
■ For safety's sake, change worn or damaged parts.
DANGER!
► In the event of imminent danger or an emergency, switch off the
engine immediately.
FBK 4 B2

Operational safety instructions for the pole pruner

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
► To prevent injuries, never touch the appliance above the safety ring
while it is running.
Preparation
■ Always wear a hard hat, hearing protection and safety gloves. Also
wear eye protection to prevent splashes of oil or sawdust from falling
into your eyes. Wear a dust mask to protect yourself from dust.
■ Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
■ Do not use the appliance in the rain.
■ Before use, check the appliance's safety condition, especially the blade
and the saw chain.
■ Do not use the appliance near overhead power lines. Maintain a
minimum distance of 10 m to overhead power lines.
Electrical safety
■ Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive environment con-
taining flammable liquids, gases or dusts. The sparks generated by the
machine could ignite the vapours or gases.
■ Appliances with defective switches must be repaired immediately to
avoid damage or injuries.
Personal safety
■ Never use the appliance while standing on a ladder.
■ Do not lean too far forwards while using the appliance. Ensure you are
standing firmly and keep your balance at all times. Use the supplied
carrying harness to spread the weight evenly on the body.
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■ To avoid injuries due to falling branches, do not stand under the branches
that you want to cut off. Be aware of branches that may spring back
and cause injuries. Work at an angle of approximately 60°.
■ Be aware that the appliance can kick back.
■ Keep an eye not only on the branches being cut, but also on falling
material, to avoid tripping.
■ Cover the guide rail and the chain during transport during transport
and storage using the cover.
■ Avoid unintentional starting of the appliance.
■ Store the appliance outside the reach of children. Only those who are
fully acquainted with the operating instructions and the appliance itself
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may operate the appliance.
Use and handling
■ Never start the appliance before the blade, saw chain and sprocket
covers have been fitted correctly.
■ Do not cut any wood that is lying on the ground and do not attempt to
saw roots that are protruding from the soil. Avoid immersing the saw
chain in the soil at all costs, as this could blunt the saw chain.
■ If the appliance accidentally comes into contact with a solid object, turn
off the engine immediately and inspect the appliance for damage.
■ After 30 minutes' work, take a break of at least one hour.
■ If the pole pruner is shut down for maintenance, inspection or storage,
switch off the engine, pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug
and ensure that all rotating parts have come to a standstill. Allow the
machine to cool down before carrying out an inspection, settings, etc.
■ Service the appliance carefully. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other damage that may
impair the tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly-maintained tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
■ Therefore, have the appliance checked by qualified specialists. Use
only the replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
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