Florabest FAH 18 B2 - Manual (Page 44)

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blade and a live cable may render me-
tallic components live and result in an
electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting
area. During operation the cable may
be hidden in shrubs and can be acci-
dentally cut by the blade.
• Before the work, search the
hedge for concealed objects, e.g.
cable etc. In this way you avoid dam-
age to the appliance
• hold the hedge trimmer correct-
ly, e.g. with both hands on the
handles, if there are two han-
dles. Loss of control of the equipment
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. Con-
tact with the cutting blade can cause
injuries.
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
objects. This could damage the appli-
ance.
• Do not attempt to dislodge a
blocked/trapped blade before
switching the tool off. 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.
• Do not use the tool in the vicinity
of flammable liquids or gasses.
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 over-
load 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 performed
by our Service-Centre. Many acci-
dents 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.
• Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charger
is designed for indoor use only.
Risk of electric shock.
• To reduce the electric shock haz-
ard, unplug the battery charger
from the mains before cleaning
the charger.
• Do not subject the battery to
strong sunlight over long periods
and do not leave it on a heater.