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Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application. The correct 
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferatthe
rateforwhichitwasdesigned.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot 
becontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousand
mustberepaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source 
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power 
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
theriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with 
the power tool or these instructions to operate 
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the 
handsofuntrainedusers.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check 
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 
breakage of parts and any other condition that 
may aect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use. 
Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
arelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and 
the work to be performed.Useofthepowertool
foroperationsdierentfromthoseintendedcould
resultinahazardoussituation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, 
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery 
handlesandgraspingsurfacesdonotallowfor
safehandlingandcontrolofthetoolinunexpected
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. Charging improperly or at temperatures 
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
manufacturerorauthorizedserviceproviders.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Pruning shears safety warnings
1. Do not use the pruning shears in bad weather 
conditions, especially when there is a risk of 
lightning.Thisdecreasestheriskofbeingstruck
bylightning.
2. Keep all power cords and cables away from 
cutting area.Powercordsorcablesmaybe
hiddenandcanbeaccidentallycutbytheblade.
3. Hold the pruning shears by insulated gripping 
surfaces only, because the blade may contact 
hidden wiring or its own cord. Blades contacting 
a“live”wiremaymakeexposedmetalpartsofthe
pruning shear “live” and could give the operator an 
electric shock.
4. Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. 
Do not remove cut material or hold material to 
be cut when blades are moving.
5. When clearing jammed material or servicing 
the pruning shears, make sure the power 
switch is o and the battery cartridge is 
removed.Unexpectedactuationofthepruning
shearswhileclearingjammedmaterialorservic-
ingmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
6. Carry the pruning shears by the handle with 
the blade stopped and taking care not to oper-
ate the power switch.Propercarryingofthe
pruningshearswilldecreasetheriskofinadver-
tentstartingandresultantpersonalinjuryfromthe
blades.
Additional Safety Instructions
1. Use personal protective equipment. Always 
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asadustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhator
hearingprotectionusedforappropriateconditions
willreducepersonalinjuries.
2. This tool is for pruning branches. Do not use it 
foranyjobexceptthatforwhichitisintended.