Pesonal Safety; Electrical Safety; Operation - Qualcast HTEG39-660 Assembly Manual

Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

Pesonal Safety

a) Use personal protective equipment (PPE). Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
b) Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be caught in moving
parts. Preferably wear non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
keep long hair out of the way.
c) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
d) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
e) 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.
f) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.

Electrical Safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools in rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

Operation

a) Be certain the parts are fully tightened before operating the tool. Check it periodically for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
b) Risk of cut. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting blades when they are moving.
c) Disconnect the plug. Disconnect plug from the tool when not in use or when servicing or
cleaning.
d) Check for damaged parts. Before further use, carefully check the tool for damage. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation. Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged or defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service agent. Never
attempt any repairs yourself.
e) Grip the tool securely. Operator should one hand on the main handle, the other on the rear
handle. Keep finger offer trigger until ready to use.
f) Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
g) Keep cable away form cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
h) Do not cut when elevated up a ladder. This is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation
for professionals.
i) Risk of injury. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting blades when they are moving.
j) 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.
k) Do not start the hedge trimmer with the blade cover fitted.
l) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
m) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
n) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
o) The use of a residual current device (R.C.D) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA is
recommended.
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