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• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the blade stopped.
• When transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer, always fit the protective
blade cover.
• Never operate the trimmer with
damaged guards.
• Keep the product and all accessories
away from hot surfaces.
• Never modify the hedge trimmer in
any way.
Electrical safety:
• Do not operate this hedge trimmer in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer when a
thunderstorm is approaching.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the hedge trimmer in
unexpected situations.
• Do not expose the hedge trimmer to
rain or wet conditions.
• Do not handle the charger or hedge
trimmer with wet hands.
• Before charging, check the power
supply and charger cables for signs of
damage or ageing.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer.
For safety, the hedge trimmer will
automatically cut out if the motor
becomes overloaded. If this occurs, wait
a few seconds for the cut out to reset and
then use lighter cuts to trim the hedge.
Battery safety:
• This product contains Li-ion batteries. Do
not incinerate batteries or expose to high
temperatures, as they may explode.
• Do not abuse the charger cord. Never
use the charger cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool. Keep the
charger cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled charger cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Use only with the battery pack supplied.
• Do not attempt to use charger with any
other product or to charge this product
with any other charger.
• 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 injury and fire
when used with another battery pack.
• Do not charge the battery when the
surrounding air temperature or the battery
pack is below 0°C or above 35°C.
• After heavy use or in high temperatures,
the battery may become warm. Allow
the product to cool for 30 minutes
before charging.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on
your skin, wash the area immediately with
soap and water. If the liquid gets into
your eyes, flush them immediately with
cold water for a minimum of 10 minutes
and seek urgent medical attention.
• Do not store the battery outside or in
cold conditions for prolonged periods
of time.
• When the 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.
• Do not use hedge trimmer continuously
with multiple batteries without a
minimum of 60 minutes of rest time in
between uses.