Additional Safety Rules For Hedge Trimmers; Unpacking - GMC HT18V Instruction Manual

15. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact
with grounded objects such as water pipes.
16. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.
17. Do not let tool run unattended. Always wait until your
power tool has come to a complete stop before
leaving it and remove the battery.
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other
than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may
present a risk of personal injury.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any
use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be
considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.

Additional safety rules for hedge trimmers

• Do not use the trimmer in the rain.
• Keep hands and fingers well away from the blade.
• Wear work gloves, eye protection, solid shoes and
trousers when using this hedge trimmer.
• Always grasp both handles when operating the unit.
• Remove the battery when you have finished work,
before cleaning or if you have been interrupted.
• This trimmer has been designed to cut soft, new growth
and should not be used on branches, hard wood or
other forms of cutting.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine and removing the battery.
• If you are interrupted when operating the trimmer,
complete the process and switch off before looking up.
• Never allow untrained users or children to use the
trimmer.
Wear goggles, Wear ear muffs.

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool
until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
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