Florabest FGS 10 A1 - Manual (Page 50)

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handle with an idle blade. Always
pull on the protective cover during
transport and storage of the hedge
trimmer.
Careful handling of the tool reduces
the risk of injury from the blade.
2) SPECIAl SAFEty DIrECtIonS
For GrASS CUttErS
a) this tool is not suitable for the use
by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or with lack of experience
or knowledge, unless they are being
supervised by a person responsible
for their safety and have received
instructions from this person on how
this tool is to be used.
b) Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with this
tool.
c) The operator of this tool is completely
responsible for accidents and damage
to other persons as well as property
(property damage).
d) Do not use this tool if other persons,
especially children or animals are in
the vicinity.
e) Always wear eye protection and work
boots when working with this tool.
f) Only work during daylight hours or
with good artificial lighting.
g) Only switch on the tool when hands,
feet and all other body parts are at a
secure distance to the tool.
h) Always switch off the tool and remove
the battery (if applicable)
- if you leave the tool unsupervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance- or
cleaning tasks
- if you have come into contact with
a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts to
vibrate uncontrollably
i) Take care that you do not injure your
hands and feet with the cutting ele-
ments.
j) Always ensure that the ventilation
holes (if existing) are free of dirt
k) Only use spare parts recommended
by the manufacturer.
l) Store the tool out of the reach of chil-
dren.
3) 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.
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in the
rain.
b) While using the hedge trimmer please
always wear working gloves, goggles,
boots and long trousers.
c) The tool is designed to trim hedges. Do
not use the tool to cut branches, hard
wood or other.
d) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the tool
off.
e) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects
such as wire etc. Always hold the tool
so that one hand securely grips the
handle.
f) Do not use the tool in the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gasses. Fire- and