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• Hold the hedge trimmer cor-
rectly, e.g. with both hands on
the handles, if there are two
handles. Loss of control of the equip-
ment may result in injuries.
• Wear suitable clothing and
work clothes when working
with the equipment. Do not hold
the equipment by the cutting
blade or lift it on the cutting
blade. Contact with the cutting blade
can cause injuries.
• Do not use any accessories
that are not recommended by
PARkSIDE. This can result in electric
shock or fire.
2) fURTHER SAfETy DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such as
boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Do not wear long flowing clothing
or jewellery, as this may be caught
by moving parts. Do not use this
tool while walking barefooted or
while wearing open sandals.
• The appliance is designed for
trimming hedges. Do not use to
cut twigs, hard wood or other ob-
jects. This could damage the appliance.
• Do not attempt to release a
blocked/jammed blade safety
bar before turning off the pow-
er and removing the battery.
There is a risk of injury.
• When operating the appliance,
always hold it well with both
hands and at some distance
away from your body. This ena-
bles better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
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• Do not use the tool in the vicin-
ity of flammable liquids or gas-
ses. Fire- and explosion risk exist in
the event of a short circuit.
• The blades have to be checked
for wear in regular intervals
and re-sharpened. Blunt blades
will overload the machine. Resulting
damages are not covered by warranty.
• Do not attempt to repair the
tool yourself, unless you are
schooled in this field. All works,
which are not described in
this manual, may only be per-
formed by our Service-Centre.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
3) SPECIAl SAfETy DIRECTIONS
fOR BATTERy-OPERATED TOOlS
• Ensure that the device is
switched off before inserting
the battery. Inserting a battery into
a power tool that is switched on may
result in accidents.
• Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries. This could damage the ap-
pliance.
4) RESIDUAl RISkS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this elec-
tric tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear
protection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.