Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference. The term “power tool” in
all of the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the
risk of electric shock.
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 drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Personal protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal 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 power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous 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 of starting
the power tool 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. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of 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 tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
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• 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
material. A moment of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting
device cover. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from
the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
• Perform visual inspection on the hedge being
trimmed. To ensure no wire fences or foreign
objects that the hedge trimmer may contact
during operation.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the Hedge Trimmer.
• Avoid using the Hedge Trimmer, while people,
especially children or pets, are nearby.
• Use the Hedge Trimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Never operate the Hedge Trimmer with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
• Switch on the Hedge Trimmer only when the
hands and feet are away from the cutting blades.
• Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
• Always remove the battery from the Hedge
Trimmer when leaving the Hedge Trimmer
unattended.
• Always remove the battery from the Hedge
Trimmer before carrying out maintenance or
cleaning work.
• Inspect and maintain the Hedge Trimmer regularly.
Have the Hedge Trimmer repaired only by an
authorized repairer.
• When not in use, store the Hedge Trimmer out of
the reach of children.
• Face the cutting blades away from yourself, other
people and animals while the power is connected
to the Hedge Trimmer (especially during
operation).
• Use both handles.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of debris. Keep
handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
• Never reach underneath the Hedge Trimmer (the
cutting blade area) until it has completely stopped
and the power has been disconnected.
WARNING! When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage. To
ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING! This appliance is not intended for
use by young or infirm persons unless
supervised by a responsible person to ensure
that they can use the appliance safely. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
