Florabest FAH 18 B2 Benutzerhandbuch
Seite 29

29
GB
cut.by.the.blade.
•.. Before the work, search the hedge
for concealed objects, e.g. cable etc.
•.. Hold the hedge trimmer correctly,
e.g. with both hands on the han-
dles, if there are two handles..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.
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-sharpened..
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. Insert-
ing.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.assistance.in.the.event.
of.discomfort.
g) Do not use non-rechargeable batter-
ies!
4) CoRRECT HANDlING oF THE BAT-