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Original Instructions
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
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Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
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Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
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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.
SERVICE
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This
will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
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Never service damaged battery packs.
Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
CORDLESS SECATEURS SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER!
Keep hands away from the blade. Contact
with the blade will result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Do not leave the product unattended before
the LED and sound indicate that it is off.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently, and
use them to instruct others who may use the product.
If you loan someone the product, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
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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 restrictions may
limit the age of operator.
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Do not operate the product in poor lighting. Use the
product only in daylight or good artificial light.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
moving parts, always turn off the product, remove the
battery pack, and make sure that all moving parts have
come to a stop:
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before clearing a blockage
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before checking, cleaning, or working on the product
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before changing accessories
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before leaving the product unattended
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before performing maintenance
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Keep the product clean of clippings and other materials.
They may become lodged between the jaw and blade.
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Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and pets
while operating the product.
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When cutting a limb under tension, be alert for springback
so that you will not be struck when the tension in the
wood fibres is released.
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Maintain the product with care. Keep the cutting blades
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow the instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
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Before using the product, check for damaged parts and
press the trigger to ensure that the cutting blades open
and close correctly. Before further use of the product,
any part that is damaged must be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Keep hands away from the blade.
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Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
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Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure that you take regular breaks.
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If the blade is stuck in a branch during operation, do not
twist the cutting blade. Turn off the product and pull the
cutting blades straight out slowly from the branch.
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Cut branches one by one.
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Never hold the branch you are pruning with your free
hand. Keep hands and any other part of the body away
from the cutting area. Never touch the blades to avoid
injuries.
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Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades when picking
up or holding the product.
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Do not use the product in rain or snow.
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Do not use the product to cut wires.
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Do not cut where there is a risk of hidden wiring.
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Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C.
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Store the product in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool,
battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or