• When working, always hold the
device firmly with both hands
and away from your body. This
willhelpyoutohavebettercontrolof
thedeviceinunexpectedsituations.
• Do not use the device near flam-
mable liquids or gases. Intheevent
ofashortcircuitthereisariskoffireand
explosion.
• The blades must be checked reg-
ularly for wear and reground.
Blunt blades overload the device. Any
damage that results is not covered by
the warranty.
• Do not try to repair the device by
yourself unless you have profes-
sional training. All work not men-
tioned in this instruction manual
may only be performed by our
service centre. Manyaccidentsare
causedbypoorlymaintainedappliances.
• Do not use any accessories that are
not recommended by PARKSIDE.
Thiscanresultinelectricshockorfire.
• The hedge trimmer is intended for work
duringwhichtheoperatorstandsonthe
ground and not on a ladder or other
unstable surface.
• Do not wear several belt holders and/or
severalshoulderstrapsatthesametime.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Evenifproperlyoperatingandhandlingthis
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this elec-
trictoolmaypresentthefollowinghazards:
a) Cuts
b) Eardamageifworkingwithoutearpro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operatingtheapplianceforlongerpe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintainedproperly.
Warning!Duringoperation,this
electric tool generates an electro-
magneticfieldwhich,undercertaincircum-
stances,mayimpairthefunctionalityofac-
tiveorpassivemedicalimplants.Toreduce
theriskofseriousorlethalinjuries,werec-
ommendthatpersonswithmedicalimplants
consult their doctor and the manufacturer of
theirmedicalimplantbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Operating
Wear suitable clothing and
work gloves when working
with the equipment.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Ensure that the equipment is func-
tional before each use. The On/Off
switch and the safety switch must
not be held closed. They must
switch off the motor when on is re-
leased. Should a switch be dam-
aged, stop working with the equip-
ment. Ensure that the mains voltage
value matches the label on the
equipment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and acci-
dents by wearing personal protec-
tion equipment and ensuring that
the unit is fully functional.
Notenoiseprotectionandlocal
specifications.
Removing/inserting the
battery
1. To remove the battery from the device,
pressthereleasebutton(16)onthebat-
tery(15)andpullthebatteryout.
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