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Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other people
nearby, also pay attention to any animals in the work-
ing vicinity. Otherwise stop using the equipment.
2.
Before use always check that the equipment is
safe for operation. Check the security of the cut-
ting tool and the guard and the switch trigger/lever
for easy and proper action. Check for clean and
dry handles and test the function of the start/stop.
3. Check damaged parts before further use of the
equipment. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by our authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
4.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet
are away from the cutting tool.
5.
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has
no contact with any objects.
Method of operation
1.
Only use the equipment in good light and visibility.
During the winter season beware of slippery or
wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always
ensure a safe footing.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from the
cutting tool.
3.
Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
4.
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting opera-
tion with the equipment.
5.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
6.
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the
working range. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
7.
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8.
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals
for damage (detection of hairline cracks by means
of tapping-noise test).
9.
Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must
have reached full working speed.
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
11.
All protective installations and guards supplied with
the equipment must be used during operation.
12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
— whenever leaving the equipment unattended;
— before clearing a blockage;
— before checking, cleaning or working on the
equipment;
— after striking a foreign object;
— whenever the equipment starts vibrating
abnormally.
13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.
Cutting Tools
1.
Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand.
Maintenance instructions
1. The condition of the equipment, in particular of
the cutting tool of the protective devices must be
checked before commencing work.
2.
Turn off the motor and remove the battery cartridge
before carrying out maintenance, replacing cutting
tools or cleaning the equipment or cutting tool.
3.
Check loose fasteners and damaged parts such
as cracks in the cutting attachment.
4.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
5.
When not in use, store the equipment indoors in
dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach
of children. Clean and maintain before storage.
6.
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
7.
Inspect and maintain the equipment regularly,
especially before/after use. Have the equipment
repaired only by our authorized service center.
8.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Use of this product can create
dust containing chemicals which may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found
in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
no load speed
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
