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3. When transporting or storing the hedge trim-
mer, always t the blade cover. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
personalinjuryfromtheblades.
4. When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are o
and the battery pack is removed or discon-
nected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trim-
merwhileclearingjammedmaterialorservicing
mayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
5.
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring.Bladescontactinga"live"wiremay
make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
6. Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area.Powercordsorcablesmaybehid-
deninhedgesorbushesandcanbeaccidentally
cutbytheblade.
7. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning.Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruck
bylightning.
Additional Safety Instructions
Preparation
1. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
2. The tool must not be used by children or
young persons under 18 years of age. Young
personsover16yearsofagemaybeexempted
fromthisrestrictioniftheyareundergoingtraining
under the supervision of an expert.
3. First-time users should have an experienced
user show them how to use the tool.
4.
Use the tool only if you are in good physical
condition.Ifyouaretired,yourattentionwillbe
reduced.Beespeciallycarefulattheendofawork-
ingday.Performallworkcalmlyandcarefully.The
userisresponsibleforalldamagestothirdparties.
5. Never use the tool when under the inuence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
6. Work gloves of stout leather are part of the
basic equipment of the tool and must always
be worn when working with it. Also wear
sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.
7. Before starting work check to make sure that
the tool is in good and safe working order.
Ensure guards are tted properly. The tool
must not be used unless fully assembled.
Operation
1. Hold the tool rmly with both hands when
using the tool.
2. The tool is intended to be used by the operator
at ground level. Do not use the tool on ladders
or any other unstable support.
3. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.
Contactwithbladewillresultinseriouspersonal
injury.
4. Make sure you have a secure footing before
starting operation.
5. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
6. Immediately switch o the tool and remove the
battery cartridge if the shear blades should
come into contact with a fence or other hard
object. Check the blades for damage, and if
damaged, replace the blades immediately.
7. Before checking the shear blades, taking care
of faults, or removing material caught in the
shear blades, always switch o the tool and
remove the battery cartridge.
8.
Never point the shear blades to yourself or others.
9. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch o the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
theforeignobjectsbyhandmaycauseaninjury
forthereasonthatthebladesmaymoveinreac-
tiontoremovingtheforeignobjects.
10.
When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet slope,
or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.
11. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
12. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re.
Thecellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor
possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.
3.
Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released
electrolyteiscorrosiveandmaycausedamageto
theeyesorskin.Itmaybetoxicifswallowed.
4.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
5. Do not charge the battery outdoors.
6. Do not handle charger, including charger plug,
and charger terminals with wet hands.
7. Do not replace the battery with wet hands.
8. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
9. Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid
such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not
leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use,
or store the battery in a damp or wet place. If
theterminalgetswetorliquidentersinsideofbat-
tery,thebatterymaybeshortcircuitedandthereis
ariskofoverheat,re,orexplosion.
10. After removing the battery from the tool or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
11. If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
Maintenance and storage
1. Switch o the tool and remove the battery
cartridge before doing any maintenance work.
2. When moving the tool to another location,
including during work, always remove the
battery cartridge and put the blade cover on
the shear blades. Never carry or transport the
tool with the blades running. Never grasp the
blades with your hands.