Milwaukee M12 FHT20, User Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or people
who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such
as cords, lights, wires, or strings that can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting means.
Check the hedge for foreign objects, such as wire fences.
Never use the product near posts, fences, buildings, or other
immovable objects.
Beware of thrown objects. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at
least 15 m away from work area.
Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator requires a
clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners, etc.
Make sure that all the guards and handles are properly and securely
attached. Replace any damaged parts before use. Check for battery
pack leaks.
Do not modify the product in any way.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the product.
Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the product.
If working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects, wear
appropriate head protection.
Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under the in
fl uence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep
fi rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can
result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Before starting the product, make sure the cutting blades will not
come in contact with anything.
While operating the product always hold it
fi rmly with one hand on
the handle and ensure that your thumb is wrapped around it. Be
aware to keep your free hand away from the cutting blades. Ensure
that the operating position is safe and secure. The manufacturer
does not recommend the use of steps or ladders. If higher trimming
is required, use an extended reach tool.
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-
slip, heavy duty protective gloves. Do not place your hand or
fi ngers
between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or
cut. Never touch the blade nor service the product unless the battery
pack is removed.
Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This can cause
the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce
the pace.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 12.5 mm, or
those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade.
Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems.
The use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings
(shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to what is
going on in the working area.
WARNING! If the product is dropped, su ff ers heavy impact,
or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product
and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any
damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The cordless hedge trimmer is intended for outdoor use only.
The product is designed for home or domestic use. It is intended to
cut and trim hedges, shrubs, and similar vegetation.
It should be used in dry, well-illuminated conditions.
It is not intended to cut grass, trees, or branches. It should not be
used for any other purpose than hedge trimming.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special
attention to avoid the following:
● injury caused by vibration
- Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working
time and exposure.
● hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
- Restrict exposure and wear appropriate hearing protection
● injuries due to flying debris
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, heavy long
trousers, gloves, substantial footwear, and safety glasses, at
all times.
● health hazards caused by breathing toxic dusts
- Wear a mask if necessary.
BATTERIES
Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C reduce the performance of the
battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of
overheating).
The contacts of the chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged
after use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and
away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by
burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors o
ff er to retrieve old batteries
to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only M12 System chargers for charging M12 System battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them only
in dry rooms. Keep the battery packs and chargers dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid, wash
it o
ff immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact, rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
attention.
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the
charger (short circuit risk).