Assembly; Use - Ikra GM ATHS 4043 Gartenmeister Gebrauchsanweisung

2. Avoid Dangerous Environments:
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer in rain or in
damp or wet locations..
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer where highly-
flammable liquids or gases are present.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer while standing
on a ladder or in a tree.
- Do not operate Pole Trimmer if it is dam-
aged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Keep Children Away – Keep all visitors, chil-
dren and pets a safe distance from work area,
at least 30 ft (10 m) away.
4. Use Right Appliance – Do not use Pole
Trimmer for any job except that for which it
is intended.
5. Only well instructed adults should operate
Pole Trimmer. Never allow children to operate
Pole Trimmer.
6. Dress Properly when operating Pole Trim-
mer
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
can get caught in the moving blades or parts
of the Pole Trimmer.
- Always wear rubber gloves and substantial
foot wear when working outside.
- Always wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
- Always wear a face or dust mask if opera-
tion is dusty.
7. Always wear eye protection.
8. Your power tool is not insulated against elec-
tric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never operate this power tool in the vicinity of
any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may
be carrying electric current. Electricity can
jump from one point to another by means of
arcing. Higher voltage increases the distance
electricity can arc. Electricity can also move
through branches, especially if they are wet.
Maintain a clearance of at least 30 feet (10
m) between the pole trimmer (including any
branches it is contacting) and any electrical
line carrying live current. Before working with
less clearance, contact your electric utility
and make sure the current is turned off.
9. This power tool has a large range. In order
to reduce the risk of personal or even fatal
injury to bystanders from falling objects or
inadvertent contact with the moving blades
of your power tool always keep bystanders
GB | Operating Instructions
When using the telescopic hedge trimmer
1. WARNING: Pay attention to what you are
2. Avoid leaning out when working with the
3. Disconnect Pole Trimmer – Always remove
4. Do Not Force Pole Trimmer – It will do the
5. Make sure the blades are not touching an-

Assembly

1. Slide the hedge cutter onto the tube (to do so, the
2. Tighten the screw sleeve (8) by turning it clockwise to

Use

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at least 30 feet (10 m) away when the power
tool is running.
doing. Be careful when using the telescopic
hedge trimmer.
hedge trimmer: make sure that your footing
and balance is always secure.
DANGER: Keep hands away from blades
at all times. Keep both hands on handle
areas when Pole Trimmer is on. Do not
attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding
the Pole Trimmer.
CAUTION: The blades are hot after the
trimmer has been switched off.
the battery before inspection and adjustment
work:
- when not in use
- before servicing
- when changing accessories such as blades
- when clearing jammed material from blades
- when moving from one worksite to another.
job better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
ything before starting the telescoping hedge
trimmer.
WARNING! Before assembling the device, re-
move the battery.
screw sleeve (8) must be loosened by turning it an-
ti-clockwise).
attach the hedge trimmer to the tube.
Warning! Let the device run at its own speed. Do
not overload it.
WARNING: Read and understand this owner's
manual before operating Pole Trimmer. Make cer-
tain you read and understand all Safety Warnings
of this manual. Improper use of this Pole Trimmer
can result in severe injury or death from fire,
electric shock, or body contact with moving parts.