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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
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Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your
coordination.
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Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal protective
equipment".
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Always remove the battery when passing the
machine to another person.
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Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is
responsible for not exposing people or their property
to accidents or hazards.
Power tool use and care
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Never use a machine that has been modified in any
way from its original specification. Never use the
machine near explosive or flammable materials.
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Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
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Only use original spare parts.
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Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
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All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
starting.
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Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions.
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Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance
in fog, in rain, damp or in wet locations, strong
winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc. Extremely
hot weather may cause overheating of the machine.
Operation in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, for instance slippery surfaces.
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If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the
machine and remove the battery.
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Walk, never run.
Battery use and safety
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Use appliances only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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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.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
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additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritations or burns.
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Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
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Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C (266°F) may cause
explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of
the specified range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
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Incorrect or careless use of the product can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even
fatal injury to the operator or others. You must read
and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
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Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others. Your warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-authorized
accessories or replacement parts.
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This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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Remove the battery from the product during
charging.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
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If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
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