Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
1. 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 o when clearing jammed
material. Note that the blades coast for a while after the power is switched o. A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. 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.
4. DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
1. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting device at all times and especially when switching the
product on.
2. Do not try to grasp or remove trimmings when the product is running. Only remove trimmings when
the product is switched o and disconnected from the power supply.
3. Never hold the product by the guard.
4. Always be sure of a safe and secure operating position, whilst using the product.
5. Never use the product standing on steps or a ladder. Do not work over shoulder height.
6. Always ensure the safety guard supplied is tted before using the product. Never attempt to use an
incomplete product or one tted with an unauthorised modication.
7. Check the cutting device regularly for damage, and if damaged repair immediately.
8. Do not overload the product.
9. Check immediately if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
10. Switch the product o when the cutting device is blocked. Disconnect it from power supply (i.e.
remove the battery pack) then remove the blockage. Inspect the cutting device for damage before
using the product again.
11. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions for this product. Never carry out any modications of
the product. Information about maintenance and repair is provided in this instruction manual.
12. Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
13. Do not expose the product to rain. Do not operate the product on a wet hedge.
14. Use the product only in daylight or good articial light.
15. Prolonged use of the product exposes the user to vibrations that can cause a range of conditions
collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) e.g. ngers going white; as well as
specic diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
• To reduce this risk when using the product, always wear protective gloves and keep your hands
warm.
• The symptoms of HAVS include any combination of the following: Tingling and numbness in the
ngers; Not being able to feel things properly; Loss of strength in the hands; Fingers going white
(blanching) and becoming red and painful on recovery (particularly in the cold and wet, and probably
only in the tips at rst). Seek medical advice immediately if such symptoms are experienced.
16. Check the hedge for foreign objects before operation, e.g. wire fences. Take care that the cutting
device does not come into contact with wire or other metal objects.
17. Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with both hands if two handles are provided. Loss of
control can cause personal injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply or the
battery pack) and check for damage after use.
2. Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply or the
battery pack) before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
3. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
4. Inspect and maintain the product regularly. Have the product repaired only by an authorised service
centre or similar qualied specialist.
5. When not in use, store the product out of the reach of children.
Additional safety warnings for charger
1. This charger can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the charger in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
2. Do not allow children to play with the charger.
3. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.
4. Disconnect the charger from the power supply and allow it to cool down before cleaning, maintenance,
storage and transportation.
5. Before using the charger, read all the instructions and cautionary markings on the charger and battery
pack.
6. The charger and battery pack supplied with it are specically designed to work together. Only use the
charger with the battery pack for this tool.
