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Tool-specific safety instructions for lawn shears
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Only use the battery-powered shears together with Accu 50 EM
R as intended for private purposes and to tend to the edges of
lawns and smaller lawn surfaces.
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Before starting to trim lawn surfaces or edges, clean the lawn of
any foreign objects such as branches, stones, wire, etc.
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Use the tool only in daylight or sufficient artificial lighting.
General safety instructions for using lawn, contour,
and shrub shears
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Do not use the battery-powered shears for composting purposes
due to the risk of bodily harm to the user.
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You should refrain from using the battery-powered shears on
public grounds, in parks, sports facilities, on roads, etc. as well
as for agricultural / forestry purposes.
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Work at a height where you do not run the risk of the blade
coming into contact with the ground.
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Do not switch on the tool until your hands and feet are far
enough away from the cutting blades.
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Please note that there is always a risk of injury due to residual
charge when switching on the device even after it has been
discharged.
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These tools are not intended to be used by persons with
insufficient experience and/or lack of skills or persons with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities unless these
persons are supervised or instructed on the use of the tools by
a person responsible for the safety of these persons.
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Young adults below the age of 16 may not use the tools.
Maintenance
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Do not clean or carry out any maintenance work on the tool until
after you switch the motor off and pull the mains plug.
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Clean and oil the blades (we recommend using WD-40 multi-
purpose oil) after each use.
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Use the blade guard to sheath the cutting unit before transport
and storage.
Charger
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Do not connect the charger to the power socket if it has become
wet or damp.
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Use the charger in dry rooms only.
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Disconnect it from the power supply by removing the plug from
the socket. Do not pull the plug by the cable as this could
damage the equipment so that its electrical safety might be
impaired.
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Never use the charger, if there is visible damage to the cable,
the plug or the charger itself. In this case, have the charger
repaired at a specialized workshop.
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Never open the charger housing. In the event of malfunction,
have the charger repaired by a specialized workshop.
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Do not charge the battery-powered shears while using them.
Battery
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In the event of improper use of the battery pack, there is a risk
of escaping hazardous vapors. Always ensure proper ventilation
and immediately consult a doctor, if you feel unwell. The vapors
might irritate the respiratory track.
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Risk of fire!
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Never charge batteries near acids or flammable
materials.
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Charge battery only at a temperature between 10 - 45 °C.
After heavy use, allow battery to cool down before
charging it.
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Risk of explosion!
Protect the battery-powered trimmer from direct exposure to
heat and fire.
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Do not place the battery on radiators. Avoid prolonged
direct exposure to sunlight.
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Operate the tool only at temperatures between -20 to + 45
°C (-4 to 113 °F).
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Risk of short circuit
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For disposal, transport or storage, pack the battery in a
plastic bag or a cardboard box, or isolate the contacts with
adhesive tape.
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Do not open the battery pack.
Safe disposal of batteries
Disposal
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WOLF batteries are designed according to
the latest state of technology and optimized
for the use in electric tools. Lithium ion cells
contain hazardous substances and may
therefore not be disposed off with normal
household waste.
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WOLF batteries are lithium ion cells and are
therefore subject to special disposal
regulations. Bring defective batteries to
your specialist dealer. Before disposing of
the tool, remove the battery.
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WOLF Garten wishes to encourage users to
act in an environmentally friendly manner. It
therefore guarantees to take back and
recycle old batteries that are returned to
WOLF dealers.
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Electric tools must not be disposed with
household waste. Bring the device,
accessories and packaging to a recycling
centre for proper recycling and disposal.
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