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About these operating instructions
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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The German version is the original operating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating in-
structions.
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It is essential to carefully read through these
operating instructions before start-up. This is
essential for safe working and trouble-free
handling.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1 Legends and signal words
DANGER!
Denotes an imminently
dangerous situation which
will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in fatal or serious in-
jury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation which
can result in material dam-
age if not avoided.
NOTE
Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
These operating instructions describe a hand-
guided cordless hedge trimmer.
2.1 Intended use
This hedge trimmer is exclusively intended for
trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes.
This appliance is intended solely for use in non-
commercial applications. Any other use (as well
as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-
garded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss
of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will
thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or
injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse
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The safety devices are not allowed to be re-
moved or defeated, e.g. by attaching the On/
Off Switch to the grip bars.
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Do not use the appliance in an explosion risk
area.
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Do not use the appliance in rainy weather.
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Do not use the appliance for trimming wet
hedges and bushes.
The appliance is designed neither for commercial
use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for
use in farming and forestry.
2.3 Safety and protective devices
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Defective and disabled
safety and protective
devices can lead to seri-
ous injury.
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Have any defective
safety and protective
devices repaired.
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Never disable safety
and protective devices.