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Stop the product before you move to another area.
Attach the transport guard before carrying or
transporting the product any distance.
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Never put the product down when it is activated
unless you have it in clear sight.
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If the product is operated at temperatures below
-10°C the product and the battery must be stored in
a heated space for at least 24 hours before starting
work.
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Never stand directly underneath a branch that is
being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal
personal injury.
•
Observe the applicable safety regulations for work in
the vicinity of overhead power lines.
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This product is not electrically insulated. If the
product touches or comes close to high-voltage
power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily
injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another
by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the
distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also
travel through branches and other objects, especially
if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10
m /33 ft between the product and high voltage power
lines and/or objects that are touching them. If you
have to work within this safe distance you should
always contact the relevant power company to make
sure the power is switched off before you start work.
•
A faulty cutting attachment may increase the risk of
accidents.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of
falling objects.
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Long term exposure to noise can result in damaged
hearing. In general, battery powered products are
relatively quiet but damage can result from a
combination of noise level and long usage.
recommends that operators use hearing protectors
when using products for a longer coherent time of a
day. Continual and regular users should have their
hearing checked regularly.
WARNING: Hearing protectors limit the
ability to hear sounds and warning
signals.
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Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you
must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USAs or EN 166 in EU
countries.
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Use gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
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