User Manual

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ENGLISH
• Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
tool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with
unauthorisedmodifications.
• Never allow children to use thetool.
• Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher sides of
ahedge.
• Always hold the tool with both hands and by the
handlesprovided.
Safety of Others
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for theirsafety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with theappliance.
Residual Risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc. Even with
the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can
not be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any rotating/movingparts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades
oraccessories.
• Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regularbreaks.
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
whenusing your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
DeWALT
chargers require no adjustment and are designed to
be as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds
to the voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the
voltage of your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
Your
DeWALT
charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT
or an authorised serviceorganisation.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized serviceproviders.
Additional Power Tool Safety Warnings
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WARNING: Additional safety warnings for
hedgetrimmers
• 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 clearing jammed material. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool can result
in serious personalinjury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from the cutterblades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electricshock.
• The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
The use of any accessory or attachment or performance
of any operation with this tool other than those
recommended in this instruction manual can present a risk
of personal injury and/or damage toproperty.
• Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front
handle, switch or the trigger switch unless the battery has
beenremoved.
• If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably
seek practical instruction by an experienced user in
addition to studying thismanual.
• Never touch the blades while the tool isrunning.
• Never attempt to force the blades to come to astandstill.
• Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a
completestandstill.
• Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do not
use the tool when the blades aredamaged.
• Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off and check for
anydamage.
• Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately
switch it off and remove the battery then check for
anydamage.
• If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the
battery before attempting to remove anyobstructions.
• After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the blades.
Store the tool, making sure that the blade is notexposed.