Gardena 550 A For Your Safety, Inspections before, each use, Remove obstacles Use/responsibility

A For Your Safety

Please note by using your Electric Hedge Trimmer following principle safety hints in order to avoid electric shock, injury and fire risk:

Inspections before	Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use the Hedge
each use	Trimmer, if safety devices (two-hand switch, blade stop,
	impact protection) and/or the blades are damaged or worn.
	Never bypass safety devices.

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Inspect the area to be cut before beginning work

Remove obstacles

Use/responsibility

Inspect the area to be cut before and during work. Remove any foreign objects.

If, in spite of care, there is an obstruction when cutting, turn off the Hedge Trimmer and remove it.

This Hedge Trimmer can cause serious injuries!

Use the unit only for the purposes specified in these operating instructions.

Do not overload the Hedge Trimmer

Keep the guide-handle dry

Concentrate and work with care

Keep others away from the working area

Wear protective clothing

Secure foothold and stable body position

Keep the motor casing and ventilation clear

Jammed blades

➔turn off the Hedge Trimmer

Visibility

Do not overload the Hedge Trimmer – to work better and safer do not exceed the given power consumption.

Keep the guide-handle dry and free from oil and grease.

Concentrate and work with care. You are responsible for safety in the area of work.

Keep the area of work tidy. Untidiness in the area of work can cause accidents.

Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area.

Do not wear loose clothes, jewellery, etc. They could get caught in the trimmer. Wear non-slip shoes, gloves and an eye protec- tion. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.

Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the machine, especially when using steps.

The extension cable should always be kept away from the cut- ting area. Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble.

Keep the motor casing and ventilation free from obstructions, leaves and other similar things.

Do not use the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of flammable liquids and gases.

If the blades get jammed, please disconnect the unit and remove the object (thick branch, foreign body).

Only work when visibility is good.

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