Important Safeguards; Personal Safety - Gtech HT3.0 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING:
using an electrical appliance to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or
serious injury.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.

Personal safety:

• Only use the hedge trimmer in the
manner intended and for trimming
hedges as described in this manual.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience or
knowledge.
• Keep out of reach of children and
animals at all times. Keep children and
bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
• Pay special attention to the hazards posed
to third parties by the reach working radius.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
stay alert for possible hazards.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool.
• The operator is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people at
their property.
• Do not use power tools while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. This may result in
serious personal injury.
• Do not expose this hedge trimmer to
rain or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Keep your work area clean and well-lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Only use in daylight or good artificial light.
• Always be sure of your footing on
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Basic safety precautions should always be observed when
ladders, slopes or in slippery conditions.
Do not over-reach or use this hedge
trimmer on excessively steep slopes.
• Check the hedge and area where the
hedge trimmer is being used for any
objects, such as wire fences, that could
damage or jam the trimmer blade.
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery and keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Do not operate when barefoot or
wearing open-toed shoes.
• Use protective personal equipment such
as safety glasses, non-skid safety shoes
and sturdy gloves to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
• Keep all body parts, especially hands and
feet, away from the blade at all times.
• Do not run with the hedge trimmer.
• When operating the hedge trimmer,
ensure that both hands are correctly
positioned on the handle.
• Do not operate the hedge trimmer if
it is incomplete or has unauthorised
modifications.
• Warning: the blade will continue to
move after the motor is switched off.
• Remove the battery and ensure the
motor and blade have stopped turning
before: cleaning; clearing a blockage;
checking or carrying out maintenance
on the hedge trimmer.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the 'Off' position before
picking up or carrying the hedge
trimmer.