IKRA THS 500 Pro Manuel D'utilisation page 23

tended for this type of work. Where applicable,
observe quiet times and limit working time to
the absolute minimum. You and other persons
in the area where the trimmer is being used
should wear suitable hearing
General safety
WARNING: When using electric garden-
ing appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
Before use the pole trimmer
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense when operating Pole Trimmer.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments:
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer in rain or in
damp or wet locations..
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer where highly-
flammable liquids or gases are present.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer while standing
on a ladder or in a tree.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer if it is dam-
aged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Keep Children Away – Keep all visitors, chil-
dren and pets a safe distance from work area,
at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
4. Use Right Appliance – Do not use Pole Trim-
mer for any job except that for which it is
intended.
5. Only well instructed adults should operate
Pole Trimmer. Never allow children to operate
Pole Trimmer.
6. Dress Properly when operating Pole Trim-
mer
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
can get caught in the moving blades or parts
of the Pole Trimmer.
- Always wear rubber gloves and substantial
foot wear when working outside.
- Always wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
- Always wear a face or dust mask if opera-
tion is dusty.
7. Always wear eye protection.
8. Use only electrical voltage noted on model
name-plate on Pole Trimmer.
Extension Cord: Make sure your extension
protection.
GB-5
cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your Pole Trim-
mer will draw. An under sized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating.
9. Your power tool is not insulated against elec-
tric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never operate this power tool in the vicinity of
any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may
be carrying electric current. Electricity can
jump from one point to another by means of
arcing. Higher voltage increases the distance
electricity can arc. Electricity can also move
through branches, especially if they are wet.
Maintain a clearance of at least 50 feet (15
m) between the pole trimmer (including any
branches it is contacting) and any electrical
line carrying live current. Before working with
less clearance, contact your electric utility
and make sure the current is turned off.
10. This power tool has a large range. In order
to reduce the risk of personal or even fatal
injury to bystanders from falling objects or
inadvertent contact with the moving blades
of your power tool always keep bystanders
at least 50 feet (15 m) away when the power
tool is running.
When using the telescopic hedge trimmer
1. WARNING: Pay attention to what you are
doing. Be careful when using the telescopic
hedge trimmer.
2. Pay attention to the extension cable when us-
ing the telescopic hedge trimmer. Be careful
not to trip on the extension cable. Keep the
blade away from the extension cable.
3. Make sure the hedge trimmer does not start
accidentally: do not connect the telescopic
hedge trimmer to the mains if your fingers
are on the switch. Make sure the telescopic
hedge trimmer is switched off when connect-
ing it to the mains.
4. Avoid leaning out when working with the
hedge trimmer: make sure that your footing
and balance is always secure.
DANGER: Keep hands away from blades at
all times. Keep both hands on handle areas
when Pole Trimmer is on. Do not attempt to
remove cut material nor hold material to be
cut when blades are moving. Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the Pole Trimmer.