SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions when using the Safety instructions while working
hedge trimmer
WARNING! The machine can cause serious
Y Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
personal injury. Read the safety instructions
position.
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carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
Y Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine at the side of your body.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
tool without Ţrst switching off the engine.
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CAUTION! Please read the operatorOs manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before using the
machine.
Personal protection
Y Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
Y Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the
cutting attachment when the engine is running.
Y Always wear boots and other equipment described under
the heading Personal protective equipment.Y When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet
away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped
Y Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
completely.
trousers.
Y Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out
Y Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
during cutting.
Y Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.
Y Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not
using it.
Safety instructions regarding the
Y Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
surroundings
objects can be thrown out.
Y Never allow children to use the machine.
Y Check the working area for foreign objects such as
Y Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
working.objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such
as metal items.
Y Never allow anyone else to use the machine without Ţrst
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the Y If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
operatorOs manual.machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the
spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
Y Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
Repair any damage.
position that is not fully secured.
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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