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7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used – Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use + Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application – The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off
– Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools –
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool – Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use
– Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean – Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed –
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
1.
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.
2.
Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs
. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
3.
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.
4.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5. The battery pack supplied with your hedge trimmer is only
partially charged. The battery pack has to be charged
completely before you use the tool for the first time.
6. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge
cycles by charging the battery pack frequently.
7. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 77°F
(25°C) and charged fully.
8. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural aging
process. The battery pack must be replaced at the latest
when its capacity falls to just 80% of its capacity when
new. Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no
longer capable of meeting the high power requirements
needed for the proper operation of your hedge trimmer,
and therefore pose a safety risk.
9.
Do not throw battery packs into an open fire as this poses
a risk of explosion.
10.
Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire.
11. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive
discharge will damage the battery cells. The most
common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage
or non-use of partially discharged batteries. Stop working
as soon as the performance of the battery falls noticeably
or the electronic protection system triggers.
Place the battery pack in storage only after it has been
fully charged.
12. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads. Overloads
will quickly result in overheating and cell damage inside
the battery housing even if this overheating is not
apparent externally.
13. Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace batteries
that have been dropped from a height of more than one
meter or those that have been exposed to violent shocks,
even if the housing of the battery pack appears to be
undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may have
suffered serious damage. In such instances, please read
the waste disposal information for proper battery disposal.
14.
If the battery pack suffers overloading and overheating,
the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the
equipment for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT!
Do not press the ON/OFF switch any more
if the protective cut-off has been activated. This may
damage the battery pack.
15.
Use appliances only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
16. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
17. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
18.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 266ºF (130°C) may cause explosion.
