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•  Regularly check the following:
i) Blades are clear and can rotate freely – 
Accumulation of debris around the blades could impair 
performance or damage the motor. Inspect and clean 
the area around the blades before every use.
ii) Safety devices are operating properly – 
Do not tamper with or adjust safety devices.
iii) Bolts and screws are properly tightened – 
Visually inspect the machine for any damage and ensure 
that the cordless tiller + cultivator is in safe working 
condition.
iv) Use only identical replacement parts – 
Always replace damaged parts with original equipment 
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. Replacement parts 
that do not meet the original equipment specications 
may lead to improper performance and compromise 
safety.
Battery & Charger 
Safety Instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery 
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe, 
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have 
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially 
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded. 
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the 
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be 
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must 
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only 
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling 
of the battery pack can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT! Analyses conrm that incorrect use and poor 
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors 
responsible for personal and/or product damage.
mWARNING! Use only approved replacement batteries; 
other batteries may damage the power tool and cause it to 
malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
mWARNING! Do not use a battery pack or appliance that 
is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may 
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk 
of injury.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery 
pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
Have your battery pack serviced by a qualied repair person 
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the 
safety of the battery pack is maintained.
mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, charge the
24V iON+ lithium-ion battery pack only in its designated 
24V iON+ lithium-ion charger. Other types of chargers present 
risk of re, personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery 
pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Such 
misuse will permanently disable or damage the battery pack.
•  Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the 
battery pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations. 
Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of 
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or ammable 
materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting 
or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a re.
•  Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the 
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper 
ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open ames near a 
charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
 NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is 
41°F (5°C) to 105°F (40.5°C). Do not charge the battery 
outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature. 
•  Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger, 
pull the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce 
the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. 
Never carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord 
to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away 
from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not 
be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or 
stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the charger 
with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger 
immediately.
•  Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely 
necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly 
wired extension cord poses a risk of re and electric shock. 
If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a 
properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the 
female plug matching the male plug on the charger. 
Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical 
condition.
•  Use only recommended attachments – Use of an 
attachment not recommended or sold by the battery 
charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of 
re, electric shock or personal injury.
•  Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove 
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning 
or maintenance. Do not allow water to ow into the charger. 
Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock 
hazards.
•  Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – 
Battery packs may explode, causing personal injury or 
damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when 
battery packs are burned.
•  Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs – 
Do not use the battery pack or charger if they have 
sustained a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or have 
been damaged in any way (i.e. pierced with a nail, hit with a 
hammer, stepped on, etc.).