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• Always hold thehedge trimmer in both hands when usingit.
• The blades will continue in motion for afew seconds after thepower has been
turned off.
• Note: Donot touch theblades while they are in motion.
• Keep all body parts away from thecutter bar’s blades. Donot remove debris from
theblades or hold onto any material that you are cutting whilst thetrimmer blades
are in motion. Removethebattery before dislodging any debris.
• Always switch off thehedge trimmer and have theblade guard mounted in place
whenever moving or transporting it.
• Always inspect thehedge before cutting it to make sure that it does not contain
any foreign objects.
• Always hold thehedge trimmer in both hands during use.
General safety instructions for batteries and chargers
a) Always be carefully of inadvertent starts while attaching thebattery. Makesure that
both thesafety lock and start switch are not engaged.
b) Only use theincluded battery charger or acharger recommended by
themanufacturer. Thebattery charger is only designed to charge certain types of
batteries. Ifacharger designed for another type of battery is used therisk for fire or
explosion is significantly increased.
c) Only use batteries designed for theelectric hand tool it was specifically designed for.
Useof any other types of batteries can lead to fire and/or bodily injury.
d) Keep unused batteries asafe distance away from paper clips, screws, nails and
other metal objects that could potentially short-circuit thebattery’s terminals.
Short-circuiting thebattery’s terminals can lead to fire or explosion.
e) Battery fluid can leak from thebattery if it is damaged. Avoidphysical contact with
this liquid. Ifthis fluid comes into contact with skin; rinse thearea thoroughly with
water. Anyfluid contact with theeyes requires theimmediate medical attention of
aqualified doctor. Leaking battery acid can cause skin irritation or burn injuries.
• The battery can become hot after alonger period of use. Letit cool before
attempting to recharge it.
• Never attempt to open thebattery casing.
• Never store abattery in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 40°C.
• Only charge thebattery when theambient temperature is between 10°C and 40°C.
• Never expose thebattery or its charger towater.
• Keep thecharger and batteries out of thereach of children.
• Never use thebattery charger or batteries in environments where flammable liquids
or gases are stored.
• Always transport batteries in asafe manner ensuring that they do not come into
contact with each other and never in ametal container.
• Check that thebattery charger and mains lead are whole and undamaged before use.
• Charge thebattery completely if it is not to be used for anextended period.
• The battery must only be charged with acharger that conforms to EN60335-2-29
standards.
