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device or to reduce the protection
provided by a safety device.
g. Never operate the hedge trimmer
without proper guards, plates, or other
safety protective devices in place.
h. Check damaged parts before further
use of the hedge trimmer. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
i. Check the blade and motor mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and
worn). Replace the blade only with a
blade from the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM).
j. Replace the blade if it is bent or
cracked. An unbalanced blade causes
vibration that could damage the motor
drive unit or cause personal injury.
k. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
l. The trimmer shall be used to cut stems
less than 18mm thick.
m. Trim only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
n. Remove or disconnect battery before
servicing, cleaning, or removing
material from the hedge trimmer.
o. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting
water in motor and electrical
connections.
p. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts listed in this manual.
Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may
lead to improper performance and
compromised safety.
q. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
r. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
s. Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this tool. if you
loan this tool to someone else, also loan
these instructions to them to prevent
misuse of the product and possible
injury.
Save these instructions!
3.1 Children
a. Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to
the hedge trimmer and trimming
activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
b. Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the
operator.
c. Be alert and turn the hedge trimmer off
if a child enters the area.
d. Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child who may run into the
hedge trimmer.
e. Never allow children under 15 years old
to operate a power hedge trimmer.
Children 15 years old and over should
read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent. Only
responsible individuals who are familiar
with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use this machine.
3.2 Training
a. Read the instructions carefully. Be
familiar with the controls and the
correct use of the machine.
b. Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
the machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
