Parkside PGKGA 40-Li B2 Original Instructions Manual page 51

Operation
• Switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug or
battery before:
- cleaning or removing a
blockage;
- inspection, servicing or work
on the hedge trimmer;
- adjusting the working position
of the cutting unit;
- leaving the hedge trimmer
unattended.
• Always ensure that the hedge
trimmer is properly placed in
one of the indicated working
positions before the motor is
started.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer
with a defective or strongly worn-
out cutting unit.
• To avoid the risk of fi re, ensure
that the motor is free from depo-
sits, leaves or leaked lubricant.
• Always ensure that all handles
and safety devices are mounted
when you use the hedge trim-
mer. Never try to use an incom-
plete hedge trimmer or a hedge
trimmer with impermissible mo-
difi cations.
• Always use both hands when
the hedge trimmer is equipped
with two handles.
• Always familiarise with your sur-
roundings and pay attention to
potential dangers that you can-
not hear because of the noise
the hedge trimmer makes.
• Keep cable away from
cutting area. During opera-
tion the cable may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
• 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 clear-
ing jammed material. Also
remove the plug from the
mains socket or remove
the rechargeable battery
from the device. A moment
of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in
serious personal injury.
• Children must never use the
hedge trimmer.
• While operating the hedge
trimmer, always ensure that you
have a secure footing.
Maintenance and storage
• If the hedge trimmer is taken
out of operation for purposes
of maintenance, inspection or
storage, turn off the motor, un-
plug the mains plug or remove
the battery and make absolutely
sure that all rotating parts have
come to a standstill. Let the
machine cool down before you
check or adjust it, etc.
• Carry the hedge trim-
mer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer
always fi t the cutting de-
vice cover. Proper handling of
the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from
the cutter blades.
• Store the hedge trimmer in a
place where fuel vapours can-
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