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▪ Don't force the equipment. it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
▪ Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
6.2 Hedge trimmer
Caution! Notice overhead power lines.
▪ Use of the hedge trimmer should be avoided when people, especially children, are nearby.
▪ If the cutting unit contacts a foreign body or if the operating noises increase or the hedge
trimmer vibrates with unusually high force, turn off the motor and let the hedge trimmer
come to a standstill. Pull the mains plug or remove the battery and take the following
measures:
▪ check for damages;
▪ check for loose parts and fasten all loose parts;
▪ replace damaged parts with equivalent parts or have them repaired.
▪ Switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug or battery before:
▪ cleaning or removing a blockage;
▪ inspection, servicing or work on the hedge trimmer;
▪ adjusting the working position of the cutting unit;
▪ leaving the hedge trimmer unattended.
▪ Always ensure that the hedge trimmer is properly placed in one of the indicated working
positions before the motor is started.
▪ Do not use the hedge trimmer with a defective or strongly worn-out cutting unit.
▪ To avoid the risk of fire, ensure that the motor is free from deposits and leaves.
▪ Always ensure that all handles and safety devices are mounted when you use the hedge
trimmer. Never try to use an incomplete hedge trimmer or a hedge trimmer with
impermissible modifications.
▪ Always use both hands when the hedge trimmer is equipped with two handles.
▪ Always familiarise with your surroundings and pay attention to potential dangers that you
cannot hear because of the noise the hedge trimmer makes.
▪ Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
▪ 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.
▪ Children must never use the hedge trimmer.
▪ If the hedge trimmer is taken out of operation for purposes of maintenance, inspection or
storage, turn off the motor, unplug the mains plug or remove the battery and make
absolutely sure that all rotating parts have come to a standstill. Let the machine cool down
before you check or adjust it, etc.
▪ 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.
6.3 Chain saw
▪ DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A
chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
▪ DO NOT operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
