Florabest FAH 18 A1 - Manual (Page 53)

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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.
a) Do not use the hedge trimmer in the
rain.
b) The appliance is designed for trimming
hedges. Do not use to cut twigs, hard
wood or other objects.
c) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/
trapped blade before switching the tool
off.
d) Before commencing with the trimming
check the hedge for hidden objects
such as wire etc.
e) When operating the appliance, always
hold it well with both hands and at some
distance away from your body.
f) 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.
g) The blades have to be checked for
wear in regular intervals and re-sharp-
ened. Blunt blades will overload the
machine. Resulting damages are not
covered by warranty.
h) Do not attempt to repair the tool your-
self, unless you are schooled in this
field. All works, which are not described
in this manual, may only be performed
by our Service-Centre.
3) SPECIAL SAFETy DIRECTIoNS FoR
BATTERy-oPERATED TooLS
a) Ensure that the device is switched
off before inserting the battery. In-
serting a battery into a power tool that is
switched on may result in accidents.
b) Recharge the batteries indoors only
because the battery charger is de-
signed for indoor use only.
c) To reduce the electric shock hazard,
unplug the battery charger from the
mains before cleaning the charger.
d) Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater. Heat dam-
ages the battery and there is a risk of
explosion.
e) Allow a hot battery to cool before
charging.
f) Do not open up the battery and avoid
mechanical damage to the battery.
Risk of short circuit and fumes may be
emitted that irritate the respiratory tract.
Ensure fresh air and seek medical as-
sistance in the event of discomfort.
g) Do not use non-rechargeable batter-
ies!
4) CoRRECT HANDLING oF THE BAT-
TERy CHARGER
• The device must not be used by people
(including children) with limited physi-
cal, sensory or mental faculties or who
lack the necessary experience and/or
knowledge - other than they are super-
vised by a person responsible for safety
or are being instructed to operate the
appliance by such a person.
• Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.