[. . . ] Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e. Electric safety can be further improved by using a high-sensitivity (30 mA/30 mS) residual current device (RCD). Secure workpiece Where appropriate, use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. Remove keys and adjusting wrenches Always check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool. [. . . ] & Ireland only) x x x x x x x x Keep the cable away from the blades while using this tool. If you have not used a hedgetrimmer before, preferably seek practical instruction by an experienced user in addition to studying this manual. Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a complete standstill. Should you accidentally hit any such object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any damage. Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately switch it off and check for any damage. X x x x x x Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorised repair agent or a qualified electrician. Disconnect the plug from the supply and remove the fuse from the plug. Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet. Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1). The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws. 7 ENGLISH x If the plug has a fuse cover, make sure that the fuse cover is fitted. Using an extension cable Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use and marked accordingly. CARTON CONTENTS The carton contains: 1 Hedgetrimmer 1 Blade sheath 1 Guard 2 Screws 1 Instruction manual x x Connecting the tool to the mains (fig. C) Unless the tool is fitted with a mains cable, you will need to connect an extension cable to the power inlet. X Connect the female socket of a suitable extension cable to the power inlet. X Loop the extension cable through the cable restraint (7) as shown to prevent it from becoming detached during use. Please note that additional items may be found in the carton, depending on the letter suffix following the catalogue number of your tool. A) Front handle switch Trigger switch Front handle Guard Blade Blade sheath ASSEMBLY Carefully guide the cable in order to avoid accidentally cutting it. D) For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching system. [. . . ] GUARANTEE Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area. Skulle man ved et uheld komme til at ramme en sdan genstand, skal man straks slukke for vrktjet og checke det for skader. [. . . ]