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h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and / or the battery
pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and
taking care not to operate any power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting
and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the blades.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all
power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because
the blade may contact hidden wiring.
Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trim-
mer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
f)
Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially
when there is a risk of lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e. g. wire fences and hidden wires).
The use of a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or less
is recommended.
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on both handles.
The hedge trimmer is intended for use when the user is standing on the ground
and not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk
that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these
instructions.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for third parties.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the product nearby a water.
Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
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Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every
time you use it.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there are signs of damage or
ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the
insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply
has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your product.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting any plug, cable con-
nector or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for
damage or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged
cable, send the product to the next FLYMO service Center or dealer authorised
by FLYMO.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
If the product starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, discon-
nect the mains at once. Contact FLYMO Service to check the product.
DANGER! This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates.
This field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly
injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak
with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you
operate the product.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Check your product before each use. Always visually inspect your Hedge Trimmer
before each use. Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any way.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all
wires and other foreign objects.
Always hold the product properly with both hands and both handles.
Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised
modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the product if the protection equipments (protection cover, quick
blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working.
Disconnect the mains cable:
– before leaving the product unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire
product is in a safe operating condition;
– if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
– before passing the product to another person.
Only use the product between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
v When finishing or interrupting work push up protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the product is in safe working
condition.
If the product got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
2. INITIAL OPERATION
Connectors:
IMPORTANT!
v Connectors are suitable for use with 2 core cable only.
Under no circumstances should these connectors be used
for earthed products.
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