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Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or
extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash it off
immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly
for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product damage
due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
fl uid or al-low a fl uid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids,
such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach
containing products, etc., Can cause a short circuit.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under
“Technical Data” fulfi lls all the relevant provisions of the directives
2011/65/EU (RoHS), 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC and the following
harmonized standards have been used:
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-2-11:2016
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 50581:2012
Künzelsau, 2019-02-08
,
i.V. Bert Habets
Senior Director Continuous Improvements
Authorized to compile the technical fi le
Berner Trading Holding GmbH
Berner Straße 6
D-74653 Künzelsau
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
This sabre saw cuts wood, plastic, and metal. It can cut straight lines,
curves, and internal cut-outs. It cuts pipes and can cut fl ush to a surface.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
BATTERIES
New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4 - 5 chargings and
dischargings. Battery packs which have not been used for some time
should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the
battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of
overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from
the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away
from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation
requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local,
national and international provisions and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is subject
to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport
are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and
the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to
prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations that
cause high current draw, the tool will vibrate for about 2 seconds and then
the tool will turn OFF.
To reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperatur of the battery could
become to high. If this happens, the battery will shut down.
Place the battery on the charger to charge and reset it.
For an optimum life-time, after use, the battery packs have to be fully
charged.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only Berner accessories and spare parts. Should components need
to be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our
Berner service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state the
ten-digit No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and order
the drawing at Berner.
SYMBOLS
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on
the machine.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the
machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/rechargeable
batteries together with household waste material.
Electric tools and batteries that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling
advice and collection point.
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Stroke rate under no-load
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Volts
Direct current
European Conformity Mark
GUARANTEE AND GUARANTEE SERVICE
Each tool, spare part or accessory is consistently checked Each tool,
spare part or accessory is consistently checked before being dispatched
from the manufacturing plant. If, despite this fact, there are any defects,
please send the item directly to our Client Services Headquarters or to the
nearest service repair shop of the firm Berner.
The warranty period of 36 months for tools and 12 months for batteries
and chargers starts on the date of purchase which must be verifi ed using
the original receipt. During the guarantee period the producer guarantees:
• free removal of possible defects;
• free replacement of all damaged parts;
• free professional servicing.
The requirement for this is that the problem is a material and/or
manufacturing fault. Defects or faults caused by incorrect treatment or
excessive force are not covered by the warranty. Furthermore, only
original accessory parts may be used, which Berner has expressly identifi
ed as suitable for the operation with Berner machines.
You can fi nd out the location of your nearest customer service workshop
in the address list at the back of this document.
ENGLISH
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