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22. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring. Cutting blades con-
tacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
23.
Don’t force hedge trimmer, it will do the job
better and with less likelihood of risk of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
24 Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer
when you are tired.
25. Always fit the blade guard onto the cutting bar if
you wish to transport or store your hedge
Trimmer
Maintenance
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
that the machine is in safe working condition.
Examine the machine and replace worn or
damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are ELEM
GARDEN TECHNIC approved.
Additional safety warnings
This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
When working with the machine, always
hold it firmly with both hands and provide
for a secure stance. The power tool is guided
more secure with both hands.
Always ensure all handles and guards are
fitted when using the machine. Never at-
tempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorized modification.
Wait until the machine has come to a stand-
still before placing it down.
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-
circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g.,
also against continuous sun irradiation and fire.
There is danger of explosion.
In case of damage and improper use of the
battery, vapours may be emitted. Provide
for fresh air and seek medical help in case
of complaints. The vapours can irritate the
respiratory system.
When the battery is defective, liquid can es-
cape and come into contact with adjacent
components. Check any parts concerned.
Clean such parts or replace them, if required.
Use the battery only in conjunction with
Your ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC power tool. This
measure alone protects the battery against
dangerous overload.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Remove the battery pack
before removing the jammed
material.
CAUTION: Blades coast after
turn off.
Safety Warnings for battery
chargers
Keep the battery charger away from
rain or moisture. Penetration of water
in the battery charger increases the
risk of an electric shock.
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Only charge ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC lithium
ion batteries or batteries installed in ELEM
GARDEN TECHNIC products with the voltages
listed in the technical data.
Otherwise there is danger of fire and explosion.
_
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamina-
tion can lead to danger of an electric shock.
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Before each use, check the battery charger,
cable and plug. If damage is detected, do
not use the battery charger. Never open the
battery charger yourself. Have repairs per-
formed only by a qualified technician and
only using original spare parts. Damaged
battery chargers, cables and plugs increase
the risk of an electric shock.
_
Do not operate the battery charger on easi-
ly inflammable surfaces (e. g., paper, tex-
tiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating of
the battery charger during the charging proc-
ess can pose a fire hazard.
_
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the battery charg-
er.
_
Children or persons with mental or physical
limitations may only use the charger under
supervision or after having been instructed.
A thorough introduction reduces operating
errors and injuries.
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