f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use f a GFCI reduces the risk f electric sh ck.
g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A m ment f inattenti n while perating
p wer t ls may result in seri us pers nal injury.
b) se personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Pr tective equipment such as dust mask, n n-skid
safety sh es, hard hat, r hearing pr tecti n used f r
appr priate c nditi ns will reduce pers nal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying p wer
t ls with y ur finger n the switch r energizing p wer t ls
that have the switch n invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench r a key left attached t a r tating part
f the p wer t l may result in pers nal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better c ntr l f the p wer t l in
unexpected situati ns.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
L se cl thes, jewelry r l ng hair can be caught in m ving
parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use f dust c llecti n can
reduce dust-related hazards.
44)) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. se the correct power tool for
your application. The c rrect p wer t l will d the j b better
and safer at the rate f r which it was designed. 3
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any p wer t l that cann t be c ntr lled with the
switch is danger us and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk f starting the
p wer t l accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. P wer t ls are
danger us in the hands f untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power toolʼs operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by p rly maintained p wer t ls.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Pr perly maintained
cutting t ls with sharp cutting edges are less likely t bind and
are easier t c ntr l.
g) se the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use f
the p wer t l f r perati ns different fr m th se intended c uld
result in a hazard us situati n.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety f the p wer t l is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one
hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
•Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed