Safety Instructions; Working Safely - Parkside PHS 9500 A1 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

of the machine exclude a liability of the manufacturer for dam-
ages resulting from the modifications.
The machine is intended for use only with original spare parts
and original tools from the producer.
Any other use is considered to be not intended. The manufac-
turer excludes any liability for resulting damages, the risk is ex-
clusively borne by the user.
The hedge trimmer may be used only for cutting hedges, bush-
es and shrubs. Alternative use not specified in these instruc-
tions can damage the hedge trimmer or severely injure the user.
Therefore, it is explicitly excluded from the list of possible uses.
The device must not be used for commercial, technical or indus-
trial applications.
If you are not sure whether working conditions are safe or un-
safe, do not work with the machine.
WARNING! For your own safety, please thoroughly
read this manual and the general safety instructions
before turning the device on. If you give the device
to third parties, always include these instructions.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The
user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any
damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.

6. Safety instructions

6.1 Working Safely

THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJU-
RIES!
Read the instructions for correct handling, prepa-
ration, maintenance, starting and shutting down
the hedge trimmer carefully. Familiarise yourself with all
actuators and with using the hedge trimmer properly.
Before starting this device, read and keep to the following ad-
vice. Also observe the preventive regulations of your profes-
sional association and the safety provisions applicable in the
respective country, in order to protect yourself and others from
possible injury.
Keep these security advices (operating instruc-
tions) always together with the hedge trimmer.
The hedge trimmer shall only be operated by per-
sons with sufficient experience.
Children are never permitted to use the hedge trim-
mer.
Give or lend the hedge trimmer only to persons who are famil-
iar with the hedge trimmer and its operation. Give always the
operating instruction to take with them.
Repair works on the device must be carried out by the manufac-
turer or by companies appointed by the manufacturer respectively.
6.2 Primary users
Persons working for the first time with the hedge trimmer must
obtain a practical instruction to the use of the hedge trimmer
and the operator protection equipment by an experienced op-
erating person.
■ Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly
when working. Do not use the device when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One
moment of carelessness when using the device can result in
serious injuries.
■ Make yourself familiar with the equipment be-
fore using it, by reading and understanding the
operating instructions. Insufficiently informed operators
may put at risk their own and the health of other persons.
■ Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes
(see "5. Intended use").
■ Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing posi-
tion and keep at any time the balance, particularly when you
are using steps or a ladder.
■ Wear suitable work clothes:
- Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
- Firm gloves and slip-proof shoes
- Hairnet in case of long hair
■ Wear protective clothing:
- ear protection
- protective goggles or face protection
- protective gloves
- safety boots
- certificated hardhat in situations where injuries to the head
must be expected.
■ We recommend to wear a leg protection and a
safety jacket.
■ Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Un-
tidiness can result in accidents.
■ Take into consideration environmental influenc-
es:
- Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain.
- Do not use the hedge trimmer in a damp or wet environ-
ment.
- Delay the work in case of disadvantageous weather (rain,
snow, ice, wind) – increased risk of accidents!
- Provide for good illumination.
- Do not use the hedge trimmer near inflammable liquids
or gases.
■ Familiarize yourself with your environment and
pay attention to possible dangers which you
may not be able to hear because of the motor
noise.
■ Beware of overhead power lines
■ Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
■ For breaks the hedge trimmer has to be put
down in such a manner that no person will be
endangered. Assure the hedge trimmer against unauthor-
ised access.
■ Persons under the age of 18 must not operate
the device.
■ Keep other persons away.
■ The operator is responsible for accidents or risks
which occur to other persons or their properties.
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