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Only use the device in broad daylight or make sure that you provide adequate artificial light.
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Important! The cutting tools continue running on after the device has been switched off.
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When the device is not in use, make sure that it is stored in such a way that there is no risk of
hands coming into contact with the cutting blades.
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If the cutting blades get jammed while cutting, turn off the device (release the ON button) and
remove the object in question (thick branch, foreign body) with a suitable blunt aid. Never remove
any such objects with your fingers as the pre-tensioned blade can cause serious injuries through
cutting.
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Keep the air vents clean.
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Keep the charging cable away from the blades. Never use the device with the charging cable
plugged in.
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We recommend that you use a socket with a residual current device with maximum 30mA tripping
current for the charger.
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Never attempt to remove the cuttings with the motor running or to hold material you wish to cut.
Always switch off the device before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings.
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Make sure you keep all parts of your body away from the blade. Never attempt to remove the
cuttings with the blade running or to hold the material you wish to cut. Always switch off the equip-
ment before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings. A single moment of carelessness when
using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle with the blades at a standstill. Always fit the protective
cover when transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it into storage. Careful handling of the equip-
ment reduces the likelihood of injury by the blade.
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Hold the power tool by the insulated handles because the blade may strike concealed power
cables. Contact between the blade and a live cable can make the metal parts of the equipment live
and cause an electric shock.
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Hold the equipment correctly, for example with both hands if the equipment is fitted with two
handles.
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Make sure you stand squarely at all times while working. Be careful when walking backwards.
Tripping hazard!
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Never leave the equipment unsupervised in the work area. If you stop work for a while, leave the
equipment in a safe place.
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If you stop your work in order to go to another area to work, you must make sure that the equip-
ment is switched off while you are going there.
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Make sure you maintain a steady foothold on inclines at all times; walk – do not run.
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It is prohibited to work when there is a risk of bad weather or lightning.
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Ensure that somebody is in the vicinity (but at a safe distance) in case of an accident.
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Warning! The switching arrangements installed on the tool by the manufacturer must not be remo-
ved or bypassed, e.g. by fitting a switching button to the handle, as this may result in risk of injury
and the tool will no longer switch off automatically.
USING AND HANDLING THE CORDLESS TOOL
a) Only charge the batteries in chargers that are recommended by the manufacturer. A charger that
is designed for a certain type of battery may pose a fire risk if it is used with other types of battery.
b) Use only the correct batteries in the electric tools. The use of other batteries may result in injuries
and a fire risk.
c) Keep unused batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other metallic
objects that could cause a short circuit between the contacts. A short circuit between the battery
contacts may cause burns or a fire.
