Haussmann 325602, Operating Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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place the switch in the “LOCKED” or “OFF”
position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
e) Store idle tools indoors and out of reach
of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
f) Check damaged parts before further
use of the tool.
A guard or other part that
is damaged should be replaced. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
g) When being used as an edger, stones
and other objects can be thrown out at
high speeds by the line.
The tool and guard
are designed to reduce this danger. However,
precautions should be taken to reduce the risk.
Keep people and pets a safe distance away
and work away from nearby solid objects such
as walls, steps, large stones and trees to avoid
rebound (ricochet).
h) 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 sparks, burns, or a fire.
i) Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed
4. BATTERY / CHARGER
a) Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or
with household waste.
Return exhausted
batteries to your local collection or recycling
point.
b) Before using battery charger, read all
instructions
and cautionary markings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
c) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, a
Haussmann charger should only be used
to charge a Haussmann battery pack.
Use
the charger to charge only the specific type of
battery pack supplied with this model. Do not
charge any other type of battery pack, even
from the Haussmann brand. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage. Do not charge a Haussmann
battery pack with any other charger.
d) Do not store the battery pack in
temperatures over +102
O
F (39
O
C).
e) Always charge the battery pack between
temperatures 36
O
F to 95
O
F (2
O
C to 35
O
C). Ideal charging temperature is 65
O
F to
84
O
F(18
O
C to 29
O
C).
f) Avoid short circuit of the battery pack
connections (screws & nails).
g) Charger is double insulated for
additional electrical safety.
h) Do not expose charger to rain or water.
i) Charger is for indoor use only.
j) Do not incinerate
or burn the battery pack,
it may explode.
k) Do not charge a damaged battery pack.
l) Do not charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
m) If damaged, have your charger’s power
cord replaced immediately.
n) Always disconnect the charger power
supply before making or breaking the
connections to the battery pack.
o) Battery pack and charger will be warm
during charging, this is normal.
p) When not in use, remove a charged
battery pack from the charger.
q) Always remove the battery pack from the
charger immediately after re-charging is
completed.