7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used – Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles – A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Power Tool Use + Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application – The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off – Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery packs from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools – Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool – Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use – Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean –
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. – Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
3. When battery packs are 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.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
batteries; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from a battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5. 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.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 266ºF (130°C) may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery packs or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the batteries and increase the risk of fire.
Additional Safety Rules for
Hedge Trimmer
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting blades.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off and the
batteries are removed when clearing jammed material. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutting
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer always keep the blades covered. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury
from the cutter blades.
3. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit
the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.f the
power tool may result in personal injury.
4. When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make
sure all power switches are off and the battery packs are
removed or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the
hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
5. Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may electrify
exposed metal parts of the power tool and could give the
operator an electric shock.
6. Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases
the risk of being struck by lightning.
7. Do not use the hedge trimmer if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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