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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects,
such as cords, lights, wires, or strings, which can be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting means.
Check the hedge for foreign objects, such as wire fences.
Never use the product near posts, fences, buildings, or other
immovable objects.
Beware of thrown objects. Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 15 m away from work area.
Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator
requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential
hazards.
Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners,
etc. Make sure that all guards and handles are properly and
securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before use.
Check for battery pack leaks.
Do not modify the product in any way.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the
product.
Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the
product. If working in an area where there is a risk of falling
objects, wear appropriate head protection.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
Do not use the product while you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching
can result in loss of balance.
Before starting the product, make sure that the cutting blades
will not come in contact with anything.
While operating the product, always hold it firmly with both
hands by the two handles. Ensure that the operating position is
safe and secure. The manufacturer does not recommend the
use of steps or ladders. If higher trimming is required, use an
extended-reach tool.
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear
heavy-duty, non-slip protective gloves. Do not place your hand
or fingers between blades or in any position where they could
get pinched or cut. Never touch the blade nor service the
product unless the battery pack is removed.
Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This can
cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow
down, reduce the pace.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 28
mm, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade.
Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large
stems.
Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings
(shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to
what is going on in the working area.
WARNING! If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact,
or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product
and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
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.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool
before storing or transporting.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the product
in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. Keep the product away from corrosive agents,
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the
product outdoors.
For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage
to the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of lithium-ion batteries has to be done in
accordance with local, national and international provisions
and regulations.
●The user can transport the battery packs by road without
further requirements.
●Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties
is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport
preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out
by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be
accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting battery packs:
●Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
●Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement
within packaging.
●Do not transport battery packs that are cracked or leaking.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
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 in use and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
●Injury caused by vibration. Hold the product by designated