Battery Charger Safety; Hedge Trimmer Safety - GMC GHT18V Manual Del Usuario

Battery Charger Safety

Use the battery charger correctly
• Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger before attempting
to charge the battery.
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any batteries other than those supplied. Keep your
battery charger clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short or block air vents. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard
• Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure.
If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery and charger safety features
The battery and charger are fitted with a number of safety features which may be triggered
during charging or operation:
• Over-charge protection: Charger automatically switches off when the battery has reached
full charge capacity, protecting the internal components of the battery
• Over-discharge protection: Prevents the battery from discharging beyond the
recommended lowest safety voltage
• Over-heat protection: Sensor switches off if the battery becomes too hot during operation.
This can happen if the tool is overloaded or being used for extended periods of time. Up to
30 minutes' cooling time may be required depending on the ambient temperature
• Overload protection: Battery temporarily stops if it is overloaded or the maximum current
draw is exceeded, protecting the internal components. The battery will resume normal
operation when the current draw returns to a normal safe level. This may take a few
seconds
• Short-circuit protection: The battery will stop working immediately if a short circuit occurs,
this prevents damage to the battery or tool
Use batteries correctly
• Only charge batteries using the charger provided. Only use batteries provided with this
power tool or others recommended by the supplier. Keep batteries clean; foreign objects
or dirt may cause a short. Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy
use. Failure to follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire. When not in use,
batteries should be stored at room temperature (approx 20˚C). Ensure that batteries
cannot accidentally short in storage.
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Battery Safety
WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire, burn and
explosion hazard.
• Keep the battery out of reach of children
• ONLY charge Li-Ion batteries designed specifically for this charger
• ONLY use Li-Ion batteries provided with this product or specifically designed to be
compatible
• Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause overheating or fire
• When not in use batteries should be stored at room temperature (approximately 20˚C)
• Ensure battery contacts cannot accidentally short in storage. Keep batteries clean; foreign
objects or dirt may cause a short. Keep away from other metal objects, for example
paperclips, coins, keys, nails and screws
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. This liquid may cause
skin irritation or burns. Avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help
• DO NOT open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60°C or incinerate. Do not dispose of in
fire or similar

Hedge Trimmer Safety

• ALWAYS use adequate protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, eye
protection, solid shoes and cut-resistant trousers when working with this hedge trimmer
• Connect hedge trimmers and other power tools used outdoors exclusively to power points
protected by a RCD
• DO NOT use the hedge trimmer in the rain or in damp conditions
• If power cord is cut or damaged, remove the mains plug from the power point
IMMEDIATELY
WARNING: Failure to do so can lead to electrocution and other serious injuries or death.
• Keep hands and fingers well away from the blades
• Always hold the hedge trimmer securely with both hands on the handles when working
with the device
• Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply before cleaning, removing
obstructions or carrying out maintenance. DO NOT attempt to free a jammed blade before
the machine has been disconnected from the power supply
• Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply immediately when finishing work
or if work is interrupted. If you are interrupted when operating the trimmer, complete the
process and switch off before turning your attention away from the hedge trimmer
• This hedge trimmer has been designed to cut soft, new growth and should NOT be used
on thick branches, hard wood or for other forms of cutting
• This product requires the use of two hands to ensure safe operation
• Never allow untrained users or children use the hedge trimmer
• Inspect the area to be cut before starting. Remove any objects or debris that could be
thrown, jammed or become entangled in the blades
• Adopt a stable stance always keeping the hedge trimmer in front of your body
• Grip the front handle bar switch with one hand. With the other hand grip the rear handle
and with your fingers squeeze the trigger switch
• Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before commencing the cut
• When cutting always move in a forward direction. Never move backwards while operating
the hedge trimmer in case you could fall over unseen obstacles
• Never work towards people or solid objects such as walls, trees or vehicles etc.
• If the blade stalls during cutting, stop the hedge trimmer immediately and disconnect it
from the mains supply before investigating the cause. Remove any jammed debris from
the blades and examine them for damage before re-commencing cutting. Always replace
any damaged blades.
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