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Safety regulations for hedge trimmers
• Make sure you keep all parts of your body away
from the blades. Never attempt to remove the cut-
tings with the blades running or to hold material
you wish to cut. Always switch off the equipment
before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings.
A single moment of carelessness when using the
hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle and make
sure the blades have stopped. Always fit the pro-
tective cover when transporting the hedge trimmer
or putting it into storage. Careful handling of the
equipment reduces the likelihood of injury by the
blades.
• Hold the electric tool by the insulated handles, be-
cause the blade may come into contact with the
tool's own mains lead. Contact between the blade
and a live cable can also make the metal parts of
the equipment live and will cause an electric shock.
• Keep the cable out of the cutting zone. During op-
eration the cable may be covered by hedges and
cut through by accident.
Specific safety information
Please read this safety information and the directions
for use carefully and be sure to follow the instructions
to the letter.
1 Always remove the power plug from the sock-
etoutlet before you perform any work on the
hedge trimmer, e.g.
• repairing a damaged cable
• cleaning the blades
• troubleshooting
• cleaning and maintenance or before leaving the
tool unattended.
2 The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Read the directions for use carefully in order to
acquaint yourself with the correct way to handle,
set up, service, start and put down the machine.
Familiarize yourself with all the machine's control
elements and its proper use.
3 Always handle the hedge trimmer with both
hands.
4 When working with the hedge trimmer, wear stur-
dy shoes and make sure of your footing.
5 Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or
on wet hedges and never leave the hedge trim-
mer outdoors. The hedge trimmer must not be
used if it is wet.
6 We recommend that you wear safety goggles and
ear-muffs when working with the hedge trimmer.
7 Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
garments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.
8 Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your
footing, particularly when working on ladders and
steps.
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9 Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from
your body when it is switched on.
10 Make sure there are no other persons or animals
within your working area (radius of swing).
11 Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
12 Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.
13 Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the
power cable for signs of damage and aging.
14 Use the hedge trimmer only when the power cable
is in good working order.
15 Do not remove the power plug from the socketout-
let by pulling on the cable. Never carry the tool
by its cable. Take care not to damage the cable
in any way.
16 Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and sharp
edges. Replace damaged cables immediately.
17 If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick
branches or the like, switch off and unplug the
hedge trimmer immediately. Only then are you to
remove the cause of the obstruction.
18 Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
children's reach.
19 During transportation and storage of the hedge
trimmer, keep the blades covered at all times with
the special guard.
20 Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer and
do not use it on jobs for which it is not intended,
i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge trimmer only
to cut hedges, shrubs and perennials.
21 Use only cables and connectors approved for
outdoor use:
• power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with integral two-
plug plug;
• extension cable HO7RN-F 3G1.5 with rainwa-
ter- protected earthing-pin plug and earthing-
contact coupling.
• The use of a leakage-current or earth-leakage
circuit-breaker is recommended for operating
electric tools. Ask your electrician!
22 The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection
and maintenance. Always replace damaged
blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any
damage from impact (falling on hard ground etc.),
have it checked immediately by a specialist.
23 Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep
it clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe
cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
24 The German Farmers Union, for example, prohib-
its the use of electric hedge trimmers by persons
aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16 and above may
only use electric hedge trimmers if supervised
by an adult.
25 Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting system.
26 Check your surroundings and take note of any
potential dangers which you may not be able hear
due to the machine's noise.
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