Scheppach TPH900 Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 24

• Hold the electric tool by the insulated handles, be-
cause the blade may come into contact with the
tool's own mains lead. Contact between the blade
and a live cable can also make the metal parts of
the equipment live and will cause an electric shock.
• Keep the cable out of the cutting zone. During op-
eration the cable may be covered by hedges and
cut through by accident.
Specific safety information
Please read this safety information and the directions
for use carefully and be sure to follow the instructions
to the letter.
1. Always remove the power plug from the socket
outlet before you perform any work on the hedge
trimmer, e.g.
- repairing a damaged cable
- cleaning the blades
- troubleshooting
- cleaning and maintenance
- before leaving the tool unattended.
2. The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Read the directions for use carefully in order to
acquaint yourself with the correct way to handle,
set up, service, start and put down the machine.
Familiarize yourself with all the machine's control
elements and its proper use.
3. Always handle the hedge trimmer with both hands.
4. When working with the hedge trimmer, wear stur-
dy shoes and make sure of your footing.
5. Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or
on wet hedges and never leave the hedge trimmer
outdoors. The hedge trimmer must not be used if
it is wet.
6. We recommend that you wear safety goggles and
ear-muffs when working with the hedge trimmer.
7. Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose gar-
ments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.
8. Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your
footing, particularly when working on ladders and
steps.
9. Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from
your body when it is switched on.
10. Make sure there are no other persons or animals
within your working area (radius of swing).
11. Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
12. Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.
13. Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the
power cable for signs of damage and aging.
14. Use the hedge trimmer only when the power ca-
ble is in good working order.
15. Do not remove the power plug from the socket
outlet by pulling on the cable. Never carry the tool
by its cable. Take care not to damage the cable
in any way.
16. Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and sharp
edges. Replace damaged cables immediately.
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17. If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick
branches or the like, switch off and unplug the
hedge trimmer immediately. Only then are you to
remove the cause of the obstruction.
18. Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of chil-
dren's reach.
19. During transportation and storage of the hedge
trimmer, keep the blades covered at all times with
the special guard.
20. Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer and
do not use it on jobs for which it is not intended,
i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge trimmer only
to cut hedges, shrubs and perennials.
21. Use only cables and connectors approved for out-
door use:
- power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with integral two-
plug plug;
- extension cable HO7RN-F 3G1.5 with rainwater-
protected earthing-pin plug and earthingcontact
coupling.
- The use of a leakage-current or earth-leakage
circuit-breaker is recommended for operating
electric tools. Ask your electrician!
22. The hedge trimmer requires regular inspec-
tion and maintenance. Always replace damaged
blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any
damage from impact (falling on hard ground etc.),
have it checked immediately by a specialist.
23. Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it
clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe cut-
ting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning in-
structions.
24. The German Farmers Union, for example, prohib-
its the use of electric hedge trimmers by persons
aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16 and above may
only use electric hedge trimmers if supervised by
an adult.
25. Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting system.
26. Check your surroundings and take note of any po-
tential dangers which you may not be able hear
due to the machine's noise.
27. Never try to work with an incomplete machine or a
machine with unapproved modifications.
28. It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer when
other persons, and particularly children, are near-
by.
29. Children are not allowed to use the hedge trim-
mer.
30. The machine may exceed 85 db (A) at the work-
place. The operator will require noise protection
measures and ear muffs if this is the case.
31. Always ensure that all the handles and safety
equipment is fitted when the hedge trimmer is in
use.
32. Examine the hedge for any concealed objects,
e.g. wire, before you start your work.