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c) 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
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f)
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Device-specific safety instructions
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cuttings or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. The blades continue to
move after the switch is turned off. A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may
result in serious personal injury.
b)
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
cutter blade stopped and keeping your fingers
away from the power switch.
Carrying the hedge
trimmer correctly reduces the risk of accidental
start-up and resulting injuries caused by the blade.
c)
Always pull the cover over the blade when
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer.
Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
d) Make sure that all power switches are turned off
and the battery pack is removed or disconnected
when removing any jammed cuttings or
performing maintenance work. Unintentional
switching on of the hedge trimmer during the
removal of jammed cuttings or during maintenance
can result in serious injuries.
e) Make sure that all power switches are turned off
and the switch-on lock is activated when removing
any jammed cuttings or performing maintenance
work. Unintentional switching on of the hedge
trimmer during the removal of jammed cuttings or
during maintenance can result in serious injuries.
f) f) Hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may come into
contact with hidden electric cables. If cutter blades
come into contact with a „live“ cable, this may
make exposed metal parts „live“ and could give the
operator an electric shock.
g) Keep any electrical cables away from the cutting area.
Electrical cables may be hidden in hedges and bushes
and accidentally cut by the blade.
h) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
reduces the risk of getting struck by lightning
Additional Safety and Working
Instructions
WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Always wear goggles when using the machine.
• Wear ear protectors!
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers.
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially when
there is a risk of storm.
Walk! Never run!
Be careful when going backwards – risk of
tripping!Provide a safe posture, especially on slopes.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions
there still may be some hidden residual risks.
CAUTION
Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the
device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection
against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of
your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appli-
ance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above
CAUTION
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear
protectors.
When working with the device, a certain level of noise
cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be scheduled
for hours, during which it is allowed by statute or other
local regulations. Adhere to any applicable rest times
and limit your working time to the necessary minimum