d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
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• Do not use the charger in moist or wet ambience. There
is an increased risk of an electric shock when water pene-
trates into the charger.
• Only use the charger for the dedicated power tool. Its
use for other power tools may result in injuries and fire.
• Keep the charger clean. Contamination may result in elec-
tric shock.
• Do not operate the charger on combustible surfaces
(such as paper, textiles). There is a risk of fire as the
charger heats up during the charging process.
• Before each use, check the charger, charger cable and
cable connector for damages. Do not use damaged
chargers. Have your charger only be repaired by qualified
specialized personnel with genuine spare parts. This will en-
sure that the device is kept in a safe condition.
• Do not continue the charging process when the battery is not
fully charged after the indicated charging time has lapsed.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or explosion.
• Only charge the battery at temperatures between 10°C and
40°C. Otherwise, the battery may be damaged or its service
life may be reduced.
• Never try to charge a damaged battery or a non-
rechargeable battery.
• When the charger is not used disconnect it from the mains
supply and store it in a dry area.
• Remove the battery and store it in a dry place when the
power tool is not used.
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• Do not open the battery. Otherwise, there is the risk of a
short-circuit.
• Protect the battery against heat, including permanent
exposure to sunlight, and fire. Otherwise, there is a risk of
explosion.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Otherwise, there is a risk
of explosion.
• Fumes may escape when the battery is damaged or
improperly used. Admit fresh air and see a doctor in case of
discomforts. Such fumes may irritate the respiratory tract.
• Only charge the battery with the specified charger and only
use it in the machine for which it is provided.
• Protect the battery against moisture and water and any dam-
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• Only store the battery within a temperature range between
0°C and 45°C. Do not leave the battery in your car in sum-
mer, for example.
• Immediately stop working or charging the battery when you
perceive unnormal odors, overheating, changes in color or
shape or other abnormalities.
• Do not place the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure
vessel or on an induction cooker.
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• This device is not intended to be used by persons (including
children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities
or a lack of experience and/or know-how unless they are su-
pervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have
been instructed by such a person on the use of the device.
• Supervise children to make sure they do not play with the
device.
• Adhere to national regulations that might specify an age limit
for the user of the unit.
• Do not modify the device or parts of the device respectively.
• The operator is responsible to third persons within the area
of operations.
• Stop using the machine when moving the working area.
• Always work on nonskid and flat ground.
• Make sure that you can step back safely without hindrances.
• Be careful when stepping back. Risk of stumbling.
• Always keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
device, in particular when starting the motor.
• Devices used to cut the thread can cause injuries. After you
have pulled out a new cutting thread, put the machine in
working position again before starting it.
• Never install metallic cutting elements.
The use of other tools and other accessories can sig-
nify a risk of injury for you.
• Do not touch the knife, risk of injury.
• Before trimming, remove all foreign objects (e.g. stones,
branches, wires, etc.). While working watch out for further fo-
reign objects.
• After a longer period of use, accessible metallic parts and
accessories may be hot.
• Caution! After-running cutting thread! Do not try to slow
down the thread by the hand.
• Turn off the device, remove the battery and wait until the
cutting thread is stationary when
− Elimination of failures (cleaning the thread spool)
− Leaving the machine (also during temporary interruption)
• Device the machine carefully:
− Before each starting of the machine the safety devices
must be checked carefully for their proper and intended
function. Do not modify things on the machine that could
impair its safety.
− Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should be
replaced immediately.