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Original Instructions
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Never use the product with defective guards or shields,
or without safety devices, for example, deflectors and
catchers, in place.
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Do not tilt the product when turning on the motor, except
if the product has to be tilted for starting. If absolutely
necessary, you may lift only the part that is away from
the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the product to the
ground.
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Turn on the product carefully according to the
instructions, and keep hands and feet away from the
tines. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never pick up or carry the product while it is running.
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Turn off the product, and remove the isolator key and the
battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
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whenever you leave the product unattended
(including disposal of grass clippings).
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before cleaning a blockage or unclogging the
discharge chute
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before checking, cleaning or working on the product
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after striking a foreign object; inspect the product
for damage and make repairs as necessary before
restarting and operating the product.
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If the product starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately to:
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inspect for damage
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replace or repair any damaged parts
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check for and tighten any loose parts
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Do not touch moving hazardous parts before battery
pack is removed and the moving hazardous parts have
come to a complete stop.
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Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use
of the product. When using any product for prolonged
periods, ensure to take regular breaks.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
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 bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Turn off the product, remove the isolator key and the
battery pack, and allow both to cool down before storing
or transporting.
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Remove all foreign materials from 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.
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For transportation, secure the product against movement
or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when lifting or
tilting the product for maintenance, cleaning, storage, or
transportation. The tines are sharp, keep all body parts
away from the tines while it is exposed.
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, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
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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.
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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.
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When the product is stopped for servicing, inspection,
storage, or changing an accessory, turn off the power
source, remove the battery pack, and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. Allow the
product to cool down before making any inspections and
adjustments. Maintain the product with care and keep
it clean.
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Check the catcher frequently for wear, holes, or
deterioration.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only
original replacement parts and accessories.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition.
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Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving tines and
fixed parts of the product.
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When servicing the tine assembly, be aware that even
though the power source is turned off, the tine assembly
can still be moved.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES
Always wear heavy-duty gloves when checking or clearing a
blockage. The tines are sharp and the blockage itself could
be a sharp object.
1. Turn off the product, and remove the isolator key and
the battery pack.
2. Remove the catcher, and check for and carefully clear
obstructions.
3. Check for and carefully clear blockages in the grass
discharge chute.
4. Turn the product on its side and check the underside of
the product and the area around the tines.
5. Remove any found blockages carefully. Remember that
the tines may move during cleaning.
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