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SAFETY INFORMATION
hear due to the noise of the tool.
17. Do not carry the tool with your hands on the
switch unless the battery has been removed.
18. If you have not used a hedge trimmer before,
preferably seek practical instruction by an
experienced user in addition to studying this
manual.
19. Never touch the blades while the tool is
running.
20. Never attempt to force the blades to come to a
standstill.
21. Do not put the tool down until the blade has
come to a complete standstill.
22. Regularly check the blades for damage and
wear. Do not use the machine when the blades
are damaged.
23. Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal
wire, railings) when trimming. Should you
accidentally hit any such object, immediately
switch the tool off and check for any damage.
24. Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally,
immediately switch it off and check for any
damage.
25. Always be aware of falling debris when cutting
the higher sides of a hedge.
26. Be aware of the cutting blade; always wear
gloves to protect your hands from cut.
EMERGENCY
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by
means of this instruction manual. Memorise the
safety directions and follow them to the letter. This
will help to prevent risks and hazards.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Always be alert when using this product, so
that you can recognise and handle risks early.
Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and
damage to property.
2. Switch off and disconnect from the power
supply if there is any malfunction. Have the
product checked by a qualied specialist and
repaired, if necessary, before you put it into
operation again.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if you are operating this product in accordance
with all the safety requirements, potential risks of
injury and damage remain. The following dangers
can arise in connection with the structure and
design of this product:
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission
if the product is being used over long periods
of time or not adequately managed and
properly maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken
application tools or the sudden impact of
hidden objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused
by ying objects.
WARNING! This product produces an
electromagnetic eld during operation! This
eld may under some circumstances interfere
with active or passive medical implants! To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants to
consult their doctor and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this product.