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8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
mentofclothworkglovesinthemovingpartsmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer.Achargerthatissuitablefor
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
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.Shortingthebatterytermi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritationorburns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied.Damagedormodiedbatteries
mayexhibitunpredictablebehaviourresultingin
re,explosionorriskofinjury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature.Exposuretoreortem-
peratureabove130°Cmaycauseexplosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions.Chargingimproperlyorattemperatures
outsidethespeciedrangemaydamagethe
batteryandincreasetheriskofre.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
ofbatterypacksshouldonlybeperformedbythe
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Additional safety instructions
1. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failuretodosomaycausepersonalinjury.
2. During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
4. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
5. Before operation, examine the work area for
stones or other solid objects.Theycanbe
thrownorcausedangerouskickbackandresultin
seriousinjuryand/orpropertydamage.
6. When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattendedtoolwiththebatterycartridgeinstalled
maybeusedbyunauthorizedpersonandcause
serious accident.
8. Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it o and
remove the battery cartridge.
9. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Remove the battery car-
tridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
10. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
11. When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-
tive gloves.Cuttingbladescancutbarehands
severely.
12. When handling a cutter blade, always wear
gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
13. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
14. Before transporting the tool, turn it o and
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
15. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
16. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
17. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
supercial cracks.
18. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
19. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
20. During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
21. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
22. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side rmly.
23. Do not touch the gear case during and imme-
diately after the operation. The gear case
becomeshotduringoperationandcancauseburn
injury.