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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.
• Keep the cable away from the cutting
area. During operation, the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
• Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with
both hands if two handles are provided.
Hold the power tool by the insulated
gripping surfaces only; 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.
• Check cutting blades regularly for
damage, and if damaged repair
immediately.
• Always ensure all handles and guards are
fitted when using the tool.
• Do not use the trimmer when it is raining
or on wet hedges.
• Never allow children to use the tool.
• Choose a stable and safe position,
especially on steps. When operating the
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