FLORABEST PRC 9.6, Operation And Safety Notes

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9 GB
Safety instructions
specific to the tool
J Check the condition of the device,
charger
11
, lead
12
and plug
13
before starting to charge the device.
Do not use the tool if any of the parts are dam-
aged. Never open the tool. Repair or replace-
ment must only be carried out by the Service
Office or an electrical expert. Damaged tools,
mains cables or mains plugs pose a danger to
life as a result of electric shock.
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Maintenance and cleaning must only be carried
out when the tool is switched off and the battery
charger is disconnected from the mains power.
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Never under any circumstances charge the
integrated rechargeable battery with the bat-
tery charger if damaged.
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Only use the original battery charger to
charge the integrated battery.
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Before connecting the battery charger to the
mains power, make sure that the mains current
is 230 V ~ 50 Hz and is equipped with a 16 A
fuse in accordance with requirements.
Caution! How to avoid injury:
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Use the following safety gear when
operating the tool: Wear safety gog-
gles, worker safety boots and protec-
tive gloves.
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Caution! The saw blade
7
runs on after the tool has
been switched off!
Avoid any
contact with the rotating saw blade
7
.
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Only remove workpieces when the saw blade
has come to a complete standstill.
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Prevent the saw blade
7
from coming into
contact and / or colliding with stones, metal, or
similar materials. The saw blade
7
may other-
wise be damaged.
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Switch off the device immediately (by releasing
the On / Off switch
4
):
- If you strike any foreign body (e.g. a nail)
while making a cut!
- If the saw blade
7
becomes blocked (e.g.
by wood shavings / sawdust).
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Never have the charger
11
connected to the
device while you are sawing.
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Keep out of the area in which a cut and falling
branch could hit.
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Starting operation
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Charging the integrated
rechargeable battery
The battery initially requires about 4 - 5 charging
cycles before it achieves its maximum capacity.
Starting the charging process
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Insert the plug
13
into the charging socket
2
.
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Insert the charger
11
into the mains socket.
The LED on the charger
11
indicates the device’s
battery charge state:
1.
Red: The device requires to be charged or is
being charged.
2. Green: The device is fully charged.
Ending the charging process
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Pull the charger
11
out of the mains socket.
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Pull the plug
13
out of the charging socket
2
.
Only charge the rechargeable battery when it is
empty. This prevents the “memory effect” (loss of
capacity as a result of charging when only partially
discharged).
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Never switch the device on while it is being
charged.
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Do not allow any objects to cover the charger!
The heat generated by the charger while oper-
ating can lead to a build-up of heat!
General safety advice / Starting operation