Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings - Qualcast GHT500A1 Assembly Manual

Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
5. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
6. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and
result in serious personal injury.
7. Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping current of 30 mA or less.
Additional Safety Rules For Hedge Trimmer
1. Use the Hedge trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Know how to stop the Hedge trimmer quickly in an emergency.
3. Never hold the Hedge trimmer by the guard.
4. Never operate the Hedge trimmer with damaged guards or without guard in place.
5. Remove the plug from mains before passing the hedge trimmer to another person.
6. Avoid operating while people especially children are nearby.
7. Whilst using the Hedge trimmer always be sure of a safe and secure operating position.
8. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the
motor.
9. Do not use step ladders whilst operating the Hedge trimmer.
10. Remove the plug from the mains:
a) Before leaving the Hedge trimmer unattended for any period,
b) Before cleaning a blockage,
c) Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance,
d) If you hit an object, do not use your Hedge trimmer until you are sure that the entire Hedge trimmer
is in a safe operating condition,
e) If the Hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury before passing to another person.
11. Do not expose to rain. Do not operate your Hedge trimmer on a wet hedge.
12. Always ensure the safety guard supplied is fitted before using the Hedge trimmer. Never attempt to
use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification.
13. Check cutting blades regularly for damage, and if damaged repair immediately.
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