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• Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
• The use of power equipment can be regulated. Remember to comply with legal
regulations which may differ from one location to another.
• Do not use the machine if you are tired or ill. Also avoid use if you have consumed
alcohol or taken drugs.
•
When using, k
eep hair away from the machine. Never wear loose clothing or
accessories such as ties
, cords, scarves or jewellery that could get caught in the
machine or in the cutting system.
• Wear close-fitting clothing, convenient and protect you from cuts. Always wear long
trousers, sturdy and non-slip shoes, and protective equipment such as gloves,
goggles, a helmet with a visor and acoustic shield, etc
• Do not allow anyone to remain in the range of the electric hedge trimmer during use.
Keep people, children and animals away from work area. If it is a group work, keep
sufficient distance between people.
• Make sure that the handles are clean and dry. When the machine is running, always
firmly grip the front handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your right
hand.
•
Always work in a s
table balanced and firm position. Do not work on slippery or
unstable ground.
• Firmly hold the hedge trimmer with both hands. Put yourself in a position that allows
you to withstand the forces applied by a backlash. Do not drop the machine.
• Always begin cutting with the blades moving.
•
Take care during cutting: avoid trimmings and clippings c
ausing injury.
• Never carry the electric hedge trimmer above shoulder height when cutting.
•
Nev
er operate a damaged machine. Ensure repairs are completed by qualified technicians.
• Do not overload the machine. Always use the proper equipment for the job.
2.3 When Using
WARNING: To reduce the time of exposure to vibration and noise, it is preferable to use
the machine with frequent breaks, and limiting the duration of continuous work.
WARNING: The vibration level during actual use of the tool can differ from the
declared depending on how the tool is used total value, and the need to identify s
afety
measures to protect the operator are based on an estimate of the exposure in the actual
conditions of use, taking into account all parts of the user such as the times when the
tool is turned off and when it is running idle cycle.
