Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers; Safe Operation - Kärcher HGE 18-45 Battery Bedienungsanleitung

(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduc-
es the risk of electric shock.
3 Personal safety
a Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.
c Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
e Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4 Power tool use and care
a Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
e Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
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taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the pow-
er tool for operations different from those intend-
ed could result in a hazardous situation.
5 Battery tool use and care
a Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
b Use power tools only with specifically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paperclips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
d Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medi-
cal help. Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
6 Service
a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

Safety instructions for hedge trimmers

 Keep all parts your body away from the cutting
blade. Do not attempt to remove cut material or
to hold the material being cut while the blade is
running. Only remove trapped cut material when
the device is switched off. A moment of careless-
ness when using the hedge trimmer can cause seri-
ous injuries.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade at a standstill. When transporting or stor-
ing the hedge trimmer, always fit the protective
cover. Handling the device with care reduces the
risk of injury from the blade.
 Hold power tools only by the insulated handles
because the cutting blade may come into con-
tact with hidden power cables. If the cutting blade
comes into contact with a live cable, metal parts of
the device may become charged with voltage and
cause electric shock.
 Keep away from lines and cables in your work
area during operation. Lines and cables may be
caught by the cutting blade during operation and
severed.
DANGER
●
Never use the device when persons, especially chil-
dren, are within a radius of 15 m of the working area,
because the danger exists of objects being flung out
by the cutting blade.
●
Severe injuries when objects are flung by the cutting
blade or when the cutting tool becomes entangled in
wires or cords. Inspect the work area thoroughly for
objects such as stones, sticks, metal, wires, bones or
toys and remove these before using the device.
WARNING
●
Children and minors must not use the device.
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