Safety Notes - Westfalia 87 28 47 Bedienungsanleitung

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the
following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage
or physical injury:
 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are
not allowed to use the grass and hedge shear, unless they
are supervised for their safety by a qualified person or are
briefed by the responsible person how to use the unit.
 Keep bystanders out of the working area. Do not leave the
grass and hedge shear unattended after use.
 Use the grass and hedge shear only for the intended use to
cut grass around flower beds and along sidewalks and
trimming young shoots of leaves, bushes, shrubs and hedges.
Do not cut thick branches or similar material.
 Do not use the grass and hedge shear near flammable liquids
or gases.
 The grass and hedge shear is not designed for continuous,
professional use.
 Do not expose the grass and hedge shear to rain. Do not
operate the unit in damp or wet locations and do not cut wet
foliage. Do not work in the dark.
 Before using, check the grass and hedge shear for any
damaged parts and do not use the grass and hedge shear if
damages are detected.
 Wear suitable clothing.
 Make sure to have a safety stand when operating the grass
and hedge shear. When using ladder or scaffold, make sure
the stands are stable and cannot topple over. Always keep
yourself balanced when cutting with the grass and hedge
shear.
 Do not carry the grass and hedge shear with the fingers on
the ON/OFF switch. To protect the blades when not in use or
while storing, always slide the blade protection over the

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