Ferm HTM1005, Original Instructions Manual

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5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically
design ated battery packs.
Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
NOTE The temperature „130 °C“ can be replaced
by the temperature „265 °F“.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specified in the
instructions.
Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR HEDGE TRIMMER
• Keep the area you are working in clean and
tidy.
• Always hold the trimmer properly. When
operating us both hands.
• If you are using a means of support to raise
yourself off the ground, ensure that it is stable
and cannot topple over - do not overreach at
any time.
• Do not use power tools in the rain or wet
environments. Do not use power tools where
there is a risk of fire or explosion - i.e. near
flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not allow children into the area where you
are working.
• Do not let children or other people touch
power tools.
• Do not leave the power tool unattended.
•
Store in a dry place well out of reach of children.
• Always use safety glasses and gloves. We also
recommend the use of ear protectors.
• Wear the right clothes - not loose fitting or
jewellery and ensure garments cannot come
into contact with moving parts.
• If you have long hair, tie it back safely to avoid
tangling it in moving parts.
• Before using any power tool, check first for
damaged parts and if found do not use it
before the part or parts have been replaced
with new ones.
• Do not use power tools when you are tired or
have been drinking alcohol.
• Do not force the appliance - let it work at the
rate for which it was intended.
• Do not overreach while working - you may lose
your balance.
• Never use this appliance without the blade
guard fitted. It must always remain fitted.
• Only use spare parts and attachments
supplied by FERM. Use of attachments other
than those supplied or recommended by
FERM will invalidate your guarantee and could
be dangerous.
• Only use this appliance for its intended
purpose trimming hedges and bushes.
Above all be carefull!
Danger!
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the switch is