Grizzly CH 1800 Li, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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• Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi-
ronmental protection regulations and
information (see “Waste Disposal and
Environmental Protection”).
Operating
Wear suitable clothing and work
gloves when working with the
equipment.
Ensure that the equipment is
functional before each use. The
On/Off switch and the safety
switch must not be held closed.
They must switch off the motor
when on is released. Should a
switch be damaged, stop working
with the equipment. Ensure that
the mains voltage value matches
the label on the equipment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and ac -
cidents by wearing personal pro -
tection equipment and ensuring
that the unit is fully functional.
After turning off the appliance,
the blades will keep moving for
some time. Allow the blades
to come to a standstill. Neither
touch nor slow down the mov -
ing blades. Risk of injury!
Note noise protection and local
specifications.
Switching On and Off
Ensure that you are standing in a
firm position with both hands grip -
ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.
Turning on:
1. Before turning on the unit, re-
move the knife guard ( 13).
2. Check that the battery (9) is in
(see “Removing/inserting the
battery”).
3. Press the safety switch (4) at
the front handle (5).
4. Press the On/Off switch (7). The
hedge trimmer will run at top
speed.
Turning off:
5. Release the safety switch (4) or
the On/Off switch s (7).
Checking the battery charge
level
The battery’s (9) charge level is indicated
by the charge state indicator (11).
Press the button (15) on the bat-
tery (9).
The LEDs indicate the battery’s
charge level.
When starting to charge and while
charging, the battery charge indi-
cator (12) lights up red.
Working with the Hedge Trimmer
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage
to the cutter bar.
• Switch off the equipment immedi -
ately in the event that the blades are
blocked by solid objects, pull out the
power plug then remove the object.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment
during work.