SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5. Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material.
A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may
result in 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.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Cutter blades contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• Keep cable away from the cutting area.
During
operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can
be accidentally cut by the blade.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical safety
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use of
a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and safe
working practice must be followed at all times. Check
your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn.
4. 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. Do not
repair a cut or damaged cable, replace it with a new
one. If replacement of the cable is necessary, this
must only be done by an Approved Service Centre in
order to avoid a safety hazard.
5. Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables
can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product
6. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
7. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine
electric supply cable for damage or ageing before
winding cable for storage.
8. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
9. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
10.Our products are double insulated to EN60745.
Under no circumstances should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Cables
Use only 1.00mm
2
size cable up to 40 metres length
maximum.
Maximum rating:
1.00mm
2
size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use.
Personal safety
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to
be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted
before using the hedge trimmer. Never attempt to use
an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised
modification.
Power tool use and care
1. Know how to stop the product quickly in an
emergency.
2. Never hold the product by the guard.
3. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
4. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the product.
5. 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 to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the
hedge trimmer is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine.
4.
Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
5. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes
before storing.
ENGLISH - 2
Service Recomendations
•Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
•We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application.
Environmental Information
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
