Safety instructions | Additional safety instructions
Keep the power cable away from the cutting area.
While operating the hedge trimmer, the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
6. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in the Instruction Manual.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Electrical Safety
The British Standards Institute recommends using of a Residual Current Device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30mA. Check your RCD every time you use the electric
tool. Before use, examine the power cable for damage; replace it if there are signs of damage
or ageing.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled. Tangled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency
of your product.
Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector
or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing
before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
Always wind cable carefully. Avoid kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
Cables
Use only the extension cords complying with the HD 516. If in doubts, consult the expert.
Personal Safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other
foreign objects.
All adjustments (turning the blade unit, inclining the blade head) have to be made with sheath
in place, and the hedge trimmer must not rest on the blade in the process.
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USER‘S MANUALELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
ENAdditional safety instructions | Scope of application
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and
repair as necessary.
Before using the electric hedge trimmer, always make sure that the hand guard
provided is fitted.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modification.
Electric Tool Use and Care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the hedge trimmer if the protection equipment (hand protection, 2-hand safety
switch, protective shield, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Remove the plug from the mains
Before leaving the product unattended for any period.
Before clearing a blockage.
Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance.
If you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is in a
safe operating condition.
If the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
Before passing the product to another person.
Cleaning and Storing Instructions
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Do not touch the blades. When finishing or interrupting the
work, push up the protective shield.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the telescopic hedge trimmer is in safe
working condition.
7. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Use the hedge trimmer exclusively for trimming hedges, shrubs and other woody ornamentals. If
the hedge trimmer is used for purposes other than those specifically mentioned in the manual,
there is a risk of damage to the trimmer or serious personal injury.
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