When charging is completed, all
LEDs are green.
CAUTION!
If the tool is not used for long periods, it is recommended to charge the batteries every 3 months, so as not to
impair their life.
CAUTION!
Use only the battery charger supplied with the tool. Using a device with different specifications may cause
fires.
4.1.5
Warnings during and after charging
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During charging, it is normal for the charger and the battery to be hot.
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A new battery, or a battery unused for a long time, requires approximately 5 charge and discharge cycles to reach
its maximum capacity.
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Do not charge the battery at an ambient temperature below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
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If the battery has been previously charged, do not recharge it after a few minutes of use in order not to impair its
efficiency.
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Do not use a damaged battery.
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Do not disassemble the battery or battery charger.
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When the battery is not fitted on the tool, keep it away from conductive metal objects to avoid electrical risks due to
short circuits.
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Do not short circuit the battery
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Do not store the battery near heat sources, in unventilated environments or in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The battery could explode or start a fire.
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Do not charge the battery in humid environments or outdoors.
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Do not use or charge the battery near heat sources or in direct sunlight.
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The lower the battery charge, the slower the chain speed.
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Do not expose the battery to rain and store it in a dry place.
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Do not immerse the tool, battery or charger in any liquid.
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Do not insert nails into the battery; do not hammer or step on it, or toss it, or cause any other damage to it.
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Do not make welds on the battery.
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Do not reverse the polarity of connections or excessively discharge the battery.
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Do not connect the battery to charging sockets or car cigarette lighters.
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Do not use the battery with tools other than those recommended by the Manufacturer.
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Do not come into direct contact with the lithium cells of the battery.
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Do not put the battery in the microwave or in containers at high temperatures or high pressures.
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Do not use the battery if it leaks fluids.
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Do not use the battery in an electrostatic environment (above 64V).
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Do not use the battery if it shows signs of corrosion, smells unpleasantly or is visibly deformed.
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Should your skin or clothes come into contact with battery fluid, immediately rinse with water.
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Keep the batteries fully charged when the tool is not used for long periods.
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Always disconnect the charger from the mains once the batteries have been recharged.
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Always disconnect the batteries from the charger once they have been recharged.
4.2
Starting and stopping the tool
CAUTION!
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Before starting the motor, make sure that the chain (1) is not touching any foreign bodies.
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Never work on trees or ladders, since it is extremely dangerous.
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Before starting work with the tool, wear protective clothes.
Check that all the safety and protection devices can perfectly work and have been exactly assembled.
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Check that the cutting bar (2) and the chain (1) are mounted correctly and that the chain is tensioned cor-
rectly.
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Check that all the tightening screws are locked correctly.
Use and maintenance manual – Instructions
Original instructions Rev.: 00, Date 11/04/2022
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