Grizzly AGS 3680 D-Lion Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use page 74

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off. One moment of carelessness in
the usage of the hedge trimmer can
lead to severe injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer at the
handle with an idle blade. Always
pull on the protective cover during
transport and storage of the hedge
trimmer.
Careful handling of the tool reduces
the risk of injury from the blade.
c) Hold the power tool only on the
insulated handle surfaces, as the
cutting blade may come into con-
tact with concealed power cables.
Contact between the cutting blade
and a live cable may render metallic
components live and result in an elec-
tric shock.
d) Before the work, search the hedge
for concealed objects, e.g. cable
etc. To avoid damaging the equip-
ment.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer correctly,
e.g. with both hands on the han-
dles, if there are two handles. Loss
of control of the equipment may result
in injuries.
f) Wear suitable clothing and work
clothes when working with the
equipment. Do not hold the equip-
ment by the cutting blade or lift it
on the cutting blade. Contact with
the cutting blade can cause injuries.
2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such
as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and gog-
gles. Hearing protection must be
used in case the device is used
over prolonged periods of time. Do
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not wear long flowing clothing or
jewellery, as this may be caught by
moving parts. Do not use this tool
while walking barefooted or while
wearing open sandals.
a) Only switch on the tool when
hands, feet and all other body parts
are at a secure distance to the tool.
Risk of injury from cuts.
b) Take care that you do not injure
your hands and feet with the cut-
ting elements.
c) Remove the power supply unit be-
fore working with the equipment.
Do not use extension cables. The
power supply unit is to be used
only in enclosed spaces. Water en-
try increases the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the shrub cutter in com-
bination with the telescopic shaft.
There is a risk of cut wounds.
e) The tool is designed to trim
hedges. Do not use the tool to cut
branches, hard wood or other. To
avoid damaging the equipment.
f) Do not attempt to dislodge a
blocked/trapped blade before
switching the tool off. There is a risk
of injury.
g) Always switch off the tool and remove
the battery (if applicable)
- if you leave the tool unsupervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance- or
cleaning tasks
- if you have come into contact with
a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts to
vibrate uncontrollably
How to avoid accidents and injuries.