Symbols on the productWARNING! This product is dangerous.Injury or death can occur to the operator orbystanders if the product is not usedcarefully and correctly. To prevent injury tothe operator or bystanders, read and obeyall safety instructions in the operator'smanual.Read the operator's manual carefully andmake sure that you understand theinstructions before use.Use approved hearing protection andapproved eye protection.Use approved protective gloves.Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.Noise emission to the environment refer tothe European Community's Directive. Theemission of the product is specified in theTechnical data chapter and on the label.The product agrees with the applicable ECdirectives.yyyywwxxxx The rating plate shows serial number.yyyy is the production year and ww isthe production week.Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer tocertification requirements for some markets.EU VWARNING: Tampering with the engine voidsthe EU type-approval of this product.SafetySafety definitionsWarnings, cautions and notes are used to point outspecially important parts of the manual.WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury ordeath for the operator or bystanders if theinstructions in the manual are not obeyed.CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damageto the product, other materials or theadjacent area if the instructions in themanual are not obeyed.Note: Used to give more information that is necessary ina given situation.General safety instructionsWARNING: Read the warning instructionsthat follow before you use the product.• Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer canturn it into a dangerous tool that can cause seriousor even fatal injury. It is extremely important that youread and understand the contents of this operator’smanual.• This product produces an electromagnetic fieldduring operation. This field may under somecircumstances interfere with active or passivemedical implants. To reduce the risk of serious orfatal injury, we recommend persons with medicalimplants to consult their physician and the medicalimplant manufacturer before operating this product.• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatorydamage or nerve damage in people who haveimpaired circulation. Contact your doctor if youexperience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes inskin color or condition. These symptoms normallyappear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The riskincreases at low temperatures.• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertainhow to proceed you should ask an expert. Contactyour dealer or your service workshop. Avoid allusage which you consider to be beyond yourcapability.• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible foraccidents or hazards occurring to other people ortheir property.• Never allow anyone else to use the product withoutfirst ensuring that they have understood the contentsof the operator’s manual.• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of theproduct. As the product is equipped with a1073 - 004 - 3