Residual Risks; Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings - DeWalt DCMHT573 Original Instructions Manual

c ) Wear ear protection. Adequate protective equipment
will reduce the risk of hearing loss.
d )
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
e ) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Blades continue to move
after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
f ) When clearing jammed material or servicing the
hedge trimmer, make sure all power switches are off
and the battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
g )
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate any
power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will
decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
h ) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always use the blade cover. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury
from the blades.

Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
• 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. Blades coast after
turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the switch handle with the
cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
•
DANGER: Keep hands away from blade. Contact with
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING: Only use with bail handle and blade
guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use
of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle

Residual Risks

In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
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• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
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Chargers
DeWALT chargers require no adjustment and are
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
Your DeWALT charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
only by DeWALT
Mains Plug Replacement
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for the
power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The minimum
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
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