WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructionsSafety instructions while working
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
Y Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
working with a hedge trimmer.
position.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to
Y Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or
machine in front of your body.
your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
WARNING! The machine can cause serious
personal injury. Read the safety instructions
!
carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
Y Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the
tool without Ţrst switching off the engine.
!cutting attachment when the engine is running.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
Y Never allow children to use the machine.
Y Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are
working.
Y Never allow anyone else to use the machine without Ţrst
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the Y When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet
operatorOs manual.away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped
completely.
Y Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.Y Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out
during cutting.
Y Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
Y Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such
as metal items.
Y If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the
spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
Y Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents
or hazards occuring to other people or their property.Y If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT
lead from the spark plug.
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