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Personal safety
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Pay attention. Watch what you are doing and take care when working with a power tool. Do not use a power tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention during use of the power tool can lead to serious injuries.
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Wear personal protective equipment and always safety goggles.
Wearing personal protective equipment, such as dust masks, non-slip safety gloves, a helmet or ear
protectors reduces the risk of injuries depending on the type and use of power tool.
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Avoid accidental start up.
Ensure that the power tool is switched off before inserting the battery, carrying lifting or carrying it.
If your finger touches the switch when
carrying the power tool or if the battery is inserted when the power tool is on, it may lead to accidents.
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Remove setting tools or screw keys before switching on the power tool.
A tool or key inside a rotating tool can lead to injuries.
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Avoid unergonomic postures.
Make sure you are standing on safe base and keep your balance at all times. This allows you to control power tool better in unexpected
situations.
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Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose-fitting clothing, jewellery and
long hair can be trapped in moving parts.
Careful handling and use of power tools
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Do not overload the tool. Use the right power tool for your task.
You work better and more safely in the stated performance range with the right power tool.
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Do not use a power tool if its switch is defective.
A power tool, which can no longer be switched on or off, is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Remove the battery before adjusting settings, replacing accessories or after use.
The safety provisions prevent the power tool from starting accidentally.
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Store all unused power tool out of the reach of children. Do not let persons use the device, who are unfamiliar with it or who have not read these instructions.
Power
tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced persons.
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Carefully maintain your device. Check the moving parts work correctly. Ensure that no part of the device is damaged. Check the assembly and all other elements that
could affect the operation of the device. If parts are damaged, you must get your device repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges get stuck less often and are easier to use.
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User power tools, accessories, insert tools, etc. according to their instructions. Consider the working conditions and work to be performed.
Using power tools for other
applications other than intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Specific safety provisions for power tools
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Before inserting the battery, ensure that the switch is either at "Off" or is locked.
Inserting a battery into a switched-on device can lead to accidents.
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Charge your device's battery only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
An unsuitable charger can cause a fire if it is used with a battery type other than that
specified by the manufacturer.
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A specific battery type must be used for each battery -powered tool.
The use of a different battery may lead to fire.
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Keep an unused battery away from metal objects such as paperclips, coins, keys, screws, nails and all other objects that could connect the contacts.
A short circuit of
the battery can cause burning or fires.
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Avoid all contact with battery fluid because of misuse. If battery fluid escapes, the affected area must be rinsed with fresh water. See a doctor if battery fluid comes
into contact with the eyes.
Splashed battery fluid can cause irritations or burns.
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All safety information regarding the handling, storage, safekeeping, transport, disposal of the lithium-ion battery and first-aid measures and measures for
combating fires is contained in the "Product safety datasheet" at www.sabo-online.com under Instructions.
Information hotline for lithium ion batteries
+49 (0) 2261 704-0
Repair
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Only have your power tool repaired by a qualified expert and only with original spare parts.
This ensures that the power tool remains safe.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Keep body parts away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material being cut while the blades are moving. The blades continue to turn after switching
off. Ensure that the switch is turned off when you are removing stuck material.
A brief moment of inattention during use of the hedge trimmer can lead to serious injuries.
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Hold the hedge trimmer by the handle and when the cutting blades are at rest. Always use the blade cover when transporting or storing the hedge trimmer.
Correctly
handling the hedge trimmer reduces possible injuries from the cutter.
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Only hold the tool by the insulated parts of the handle because the cutting blade could come into contact with hidden power cables.
If the cutter touches or cuts a live
cable, metal parts of the power tool can become live and expose the user to an electric shock.
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Keep cable away from cutting area.
During use, the cable could become hidden by branches and be accidentally cut by the blade.
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Use both hands when using the hedge trimmer. Use with only one hand can lead to loss of control and cause serious injuries.
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DANGER
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Keep hands and feet away from blade.
Contact with the blade will cause serious injuries.
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WARNING
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Only use the hedge trimmer with correctly fitted handle and protective cover. Using the hedge trimmer without the handle or protective cover provided
can lead to serious injuries.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
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This product does not need to be assembled.
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Carefully remove the product and accessories from the box. Check whether all the objects listed in the list of contents are included.
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Inspect the product carefully and ensure that no damage has occurred during the transport.
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Do not immediately dispose of the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and successfully used the product.
PACKING LIST
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Hedge trimmer
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Operating instructions
COMMISIONING
For full instructions about charging, please read the operating instructions for your battery and charger model.
