
English 13
Never operate the product with defective, missing, or incorrectly
fitted guards.
Start the engine or turn on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the product when turning on the motor, unless the
product has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt the
product more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator.
Do not turn on the product when a bystander is standing in
front of the blade.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Always turn off the product and remove the battery pack:
●before cleaning blockages
●before checking, cleaning, or working on the blade
●after striking a foreign object: inspect the blade for damage
and make repairs before restarting and operating the
product
●if product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)
●whenever you leave the product
Maintenance and storage
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the product is
in safe working conditions.
Allow the product to cool down before storing in any enclosure.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
Do not attempt to repair the product unless you are competent
to do so.
Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and
accessories.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or
people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
product.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse
or by burning them. MILWAUKEE Distributors accept old
batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18 System
battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme
load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery
acid, wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case
of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and
immediately seek medical attention.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
product, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors.
The following hazards may arise during use, and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
●Injury caused by vibration. Hold the product by designated
handles and restrict working time and exposure.
●Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury. Wear ear
protection and limit exposure.
●Injury due to flying debris. Wear eye protection, heavy long
trousers, gloves and substantial footwear at all times.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The product is intended only for outdoor use by a standing
operator.
The product is designed for edging along hard surfaces, such
as sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, curbs, and similar areas.
Do not use the product on or near gravel surfaces.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the
ground surface when trimming.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes,
or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not at or about
ground surface level.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal
use.
OPERATION
Avoid edging in wet soil/grass. The blade guard may clog
and cause unexpected results. If the blade guard becomes
clogged, stop the product, remove the battery pack, and clean
debris from the blade guard.
Grasp the product firmly with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Always stand behind the
guard. Hold the product in a comfortable position with the rear
handle about hip height.
Slide the product along the surface, taking care to avoid contact
with hard objects. Use the blade ridge to align the blade with
the edging surface.
Push the product at a steady pace. If the blade begins to bog
down, slow the cutting pace. Do not force the blade into the
ground.
BATTERIES
Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to
heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully
charged after use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the battery
pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
●Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27°C and away from moisture.
●Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
●Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.