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Original Instructions
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, or grease.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or penetrating oils come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the
following maintenance regularly:
●
Check for obvious defects, such as loose, dislodged,
or damaged blades; loose fixings; and worn or
damaged components.
●
Visually check the condition of the cutting edges of
the cutting blade. Replace the blade when worn or
damaged.
■
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the product when cleaning or
performing any maintenance. Ensure that the cutting
mechanism has stopped before setting the product
down and storing the product.
LED INDICATIONS
LED INDICATOR SOUND
STATUS
On
2 beeps (low
to high)
The product is on.
Flashing
Continuous
beep until
the blades
open
The product is jammed.
The cutting blades
open. Once the flashing
of the LED and the beep
tone stops, operation
may be resumed.
Off
1 beep
before LED
turns off
The product has been
inactive for 30 seconds
and is going into sleep
mode.
Off
2 beeps
(high to low)
The product is off.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product. Follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
Wear head and eye protection.
Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.
Do not expose to rain or damp
condition
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■
Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
■
Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
■
Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■
Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow
both to cool before storing or transporting.
■
Remove all foreign material from the product. Install the
blade cover.
■
For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
■
Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
that is inaccessible to children. Keep the product away
from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations. Follow all special requirements
on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by
a third party.
Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other
batteries or conductive materials while in transport
by protecting exposed connectors with insulating,
nonconductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that
are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company
for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
■
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
■
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
■
After each use, clean the body and handles of the
product with a soft, dry cloth. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
■
After each use, clean the debris from the blades with
a stiff brush, and then use a disinfectant wipe to clean
the blades. Carefully apply a rust-preventative lubricant.
Use a recommended rust-preventative lubricant spray to
apply an even distribution and reduce the risk of personal
injury from contact with the blades. For information about
suitable spray products, check with your local authorised
service centre.
■
You may make adjustments and repairs described in this
manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised service
centre.
■
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition.
■
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their