VERTO 52G567 Instruction Manual page 7

• If the power cord is damaged during operation, disconnect the
power supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH POWER CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY.
• Keep unwound power cord away from cutting parts.
• Do not allow children and persons not familiarized with instruction
manual to operate the hedge trimmer.
• Do not trim hedge when there are other persons nearby.
• REMEMBER. Operator or user is responsible for any accident or
emerging hazards to other persons or surrounding.
PREPARATION
• When working always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers.
• Always use personal protection measures, such as protective glasses
and earmuff protectors.
• Carefully check the area where you plan to work, remove all objects
that might cause damage to cutting parts of the trimmer.
• Before each use ensure the hedge trimmer blade is not damaged.
• When working hold the hedge trimmer with both hands.
• Put the extension cord for powering the hedge trimmer in the tool
handle, so accidental disconnection is impossible.
USE
• Work only in daylight or in very well illuminated places.
• Avoid trimming wet hedges.
• Always ensure you stand firmly on the ground.
• Switch off the motor when carrying the hedge trimmer.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer with damaged shields, body or without
shields.
• Ensure your limbs are away from cutting parts and switch on the
motor accordingly to instruction manual.
• Ensure the ventilation holes are free from obstructions.
• Ensure you hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands before
starting up the tool.
• Do not keep your hands or feet close to moving parts.
• Remove plug from mains socket:
– whenever you go away from the tool;
– before checking, cleaning or repairing the tool;
– after the cutting part contacts another object – ensure the tool is
not damaged.
• Only authorised persons should repair the hedge trimmer.
• Use only spare parts recommended by the manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE AND STORING
• Keep in good condition all components to ensure the hedge trimmer
works safely.
• To keep the operation safe, replace worn out and damaged parts.
• Protect the hedge trimmer against humidity.
• Store the tool beyond reach of children and with cutting parts shield
on.
CAUTION! The design is assumed to be safe, protection measures
and additional safety systems are used, nevertheless there is always
a small risk of operational injuries.
EXPLANATION OF USED SYMBOLS
6
9 10
1. Warning, use precaution measures
2. Read instruction manual, observe warnings and safety conditions
therein!
3. Use personal protection measures (protective goggles, earmuff
protectors)
7 8
11 12
7
4. Disconnect the power cord before starting maintenance or servicing.
5. Use protective gloves
6. Use protective clothes.
7. Use protective shoes.
8. Protect against humidity.
9. Protection class 2
10. Do not put your hands or legs close to cutting parts
11. Watch out for splinters.
12. For outdoor use.
CONSTRUCTION AND USE
Hedge trimmer is a hand-held power tool driven by a single-phase
commutator motor. The tool does not require earth lead (insulation
class II). Described hedge trimmer is designed for home garden works,
such as trimming hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use, that is not
allowed in this instruction manual, may cause damage of the trimmer
and constitute serious risk for the user. Hedge trimmer is designed for
amateur use only.
Use the tool according to its purpose only.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING PAGES
Below enumeration refers to the device elements depicted on the
drawing pages of this manual.
1. Blade
2. Hand guard
3. Guide handle
4. Switch lock button
6. Main handle
7. Switch
8. Power cord holder
* Differences may appear between the product and drawing
MEANING OF SYMBOLS
CAUTION
WARNING
ASSEMBLY/SETTINGS
INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
1. Blade shield
2. Hand guard
3. Screw
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
HAND GUARD INSTALLATION
Large, transparent hand guard protects against injuries and allows to see
the blade clearly.
• lace the hand guard (2) on the hedge trimmer body and fix with
supplied screws (fig. A).
OPERATION / SETTINGS
The mains voltage must match the voltage on the hedge trimmer
rating plate.
SWITCHING ON – SWITCHING OFF
Hedge trimmer features safe switch that requires both hands to activate.
Switching on – press the switch lock button (4) and hold, then press
the switch button (7).
Switching off – release pressure on the switch button (7) or switch lock
button (4).
The hedge trimmer starts operation only when two buttons are
pressed at the same time, the switch lock button (4) with one hand
and the switch (7) located on the main handle (6) with the second
hand. When one of the buttons is released the hedge trimmer stops.
Safety brake of the blade will stop the blade in less than 1 second
after the switch is released.
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SAFE USE
Before starting to work check the hedge carefully against invisible
objects, such as fence, mesh etc.
• Connect hedge trimmer to appropriate extension cord.
• Put the extension cord in the power cord holder (8) (fig. B).
- 1 pce
- 1 pce
- 4 pcs