Worcraft PROFESSIONAL CGT-S40LiBHP, Instruction Manual

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Wear protective gloves. Wear safety shoes.
Avoid kickback. During start-up and working, keep cutting
tool away from foreign objects.
When working, maintain a safety
clearance of 15 m from other
people and animals. Keep people away!
Danger; be aware of thrown
objects. Admissible top speed of the cutting tool
Do not expose to moisture. This product conforms EU regulations
Electrical appliances must not be
disposed of with the domestic
waste. Protection class III
SAFETY
General instructions
1. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions, people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to use the tool.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the tool.
2. Before starting the tool, read this instruction manual to become
familiar with the handling of the tool.
3. Do not lend the tool to a person with insufficient experience or
knowledge regarding handling of brushcutters and string trimmers.
4. When lending the tool, always attach this instruction manual.
5. Handle the tool with the utmost care and attention.
6. Never use the tool after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if feeling
tired or ill.
7. Never attempt to modify the tool.
8. Follow the regulations about handling of brushcutters and string
trimmers in your country.
Personal protective equipment
1. Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to
protect yourself from flying debris or falling objects.
2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.
3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as a
work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protective gloves. Cutting
blades can cut bare hands severely.
Work area safety
1. Operate the tool under good visibility and daylight conditions
only. Do not operate the tool in darkness or fog.
2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The tool creates
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface
or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow
and always ensure secure footing.
4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m
away from the tool. Stop the tool as soon as someone approaches.
5. Before operation, examine the work area for stones or other
solid objects. They can be thrown or cause dangerous kickback
and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
6.
WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing
chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Some
examples of these chemicals are compounds found in
pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Your
risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before installing a battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying the tool with your finger
on the switch or energising the tool that have the switch
on invites accidents.
4. 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.
5. Use the tool only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fire.
6. 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.
7. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Putting into operation
1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool, remove the
battery cartridge.
2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protective
gloves.
3. Before installing the battery cartridge, inspect the tool
for damages, loose screws/nuts or improper assembly.