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4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
a)
Do not overload the appliance. Use the
correct tool for your work.
You will be able
to work better and more safely within the gi-
ven performance boundaries.
b)
Do not use an electric tool with a defec-
tive switch.
An electric tool that cannot be
switched on or o
ff
is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c)
Pull the plug out of the socket and/or
remove the battery before making any ad-
justments to the appliance, changing ac-
cessories or put the appliance down.
This
safety measure prevents starting the electric
tool unintentionally.
d)
Keep unused electric tools out of the
reach of children. Do not allow people
who are not familiar with the appliance or
who have not read these instructions to
use the appliance.
Electric tools are dange-
rous if they are used by inexperienced people.
e)
Clean your electric tool carefully. Check
whether moving parts are functioning
properly and not jamming, whether parts
are broken or damaged enough that the
functioning of this electric tool is a
ff
ec-
ted. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the appliance.
Many accidents are
caused by badly maintained electric tools.
f)
Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges will jam less and are easier to
control.
g)
Make sure to use electric tools, accesso-
ries, attachments, etc. in accordance with
these instructions. Take the conditions in
your work area and the job in hand into
account.
Using electric tools for any purpose
other than the one for which they are intended
can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Using and handling the cordless tool
a)
Ensure that the tool is switched o
ff
before
you insert the battery.
Inserting a battery
into an electric tool that is switched on can
cause accidents.
b)
Only charge the batteries in chargers that
are recommended by the manufacturer.
A charger that is designed for a certain type
of battery may pose a
fi
re risk if it is used with
other types of battery.
c)
Use only the correct batteries in the elec-
tric tools.
The use of other batteries may
result in injuries and a
fi
re risk.
d)
Keep unused batteries away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other
metallic objects that could cause a short
circuit between the contacts.
A short cir-
cuit between the battery contacts may cause
burns or a
fi
re.
e)
In case of incorrect use,
fl
uid may escape
from the battery. Avoid contact with it. If
you touch it by accident, rinse the a
ff
ec-
ted area with water. If you get the
fl
uid
in your eyes, also seek medical advice.
Leaking battery
fl
uid can cause skin irritation
or burns.
6. Service
a) Have your electric tool repaired only by
trained personnel using only genuine
spare parts.
This will ensure that your elec-
tric tool remains safe to use.
Hold the equipment by the insulated handles
when carrying out work during which the
screw or the plug-in tool could strike con-
cealed power cables.
Contact with a live cable
may also make the metal parts of the equipment
live and cause an electric shock.
Make sure you keep all parts of your body
away from the blades. Never attempt to remo-
ve the cuttings with the blades running or to
hold material you wish to cut. Always switch
o
ff
the equipment before attempting to remo-
ve any jammed cuttings.
A single moment of
carelessness when using the hedge trimmer can
result in serious injuries.
Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle and
make sure the blades have stopped. Always
fi
t the protective cover when transporting
the hedge trimmer or putting it into storage.
Careful handling of the equipment reduces the
likelihood of injury by the blades.
Additional safety instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of
every battery pack to ensure that we supply you
with batteries which feature maximum power den-
sity, durability and safety. The battery cells have a
wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell
is initially formatted and its electrical characteris-
tic curves are recorded.
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