• Spare bars and saw chains specified by the
manufacturer to be used at all times. Wrong spare
bars and saw chains may lead to chain overloading
and/or backlash.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions for chain-
saw sharpening and maintenance. Too low depth
limiters increase the tendency to back impact.
Other safety instructions
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine.
Be careful when going backwards – risk of
tripping!
Do not run!
Immediately remove cut bran-
ches/knots from the work area to prevent injuries.
Watch out for falling branches!
Switch the appliance immediately off and remove the
replaceable battery from the appliance when the saw
chain gets blocked. Remove the blocked object.
Before inserting the battery, make sure the appliance
is off.
The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be
locked.
Do not use electric tools if the switch is defective.
Damaged switches must be replaced by the customer
service. Electric tools that cannot be turned on or off
are dangerous and must be repaired.
Before using, check the tightness and proper
seating of all screwed and socket joints and
protective equipment and if all moving parts are
moving smoothly.
It is strictly prohibited to demount, adjust and
alienate the protective equipment on the
machine or put other protective equipment on
the machine.
Do not use the appliance if damaged or the
safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn
and damaged parts.
Do not use the device near flammable liquids or ga-
ses. Risk of fire and explosion in case of short circuit.
Avertissement: Cet outil électrique génère
pendant le fonctionnement un champ magnétique.
Dans certaines circonstances, ce champ peut
perturber le fonctionnement des implants médicaux
actifs ou passifs. Afin de réduire le risque de blessure
graves ou mortelles, nous recommandons aux
personnes portant un implant médical de consulter
un médecin et le fabricant de l'implant médical avant
l'utilisation de l'appareil.
Battery
Vapours may leak out in case of unauthorised use or
when using a damaged accumulator. Bring fresh air
and seek medical advice if experiencing difficulties.
Vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Risk of fire! Risk of explosion!
Never use damaged, defective or deformed accu-
mulators. Never open or damage the accumulator
or let it fall on the ground.
Never charge the battery in an environment with
acids and easily flammable materials.
Protect the battery against heat and fire.
Battery to be used at the ambient temperatures
between 10°C and +40°C only.
Never put the battery on heaters and do not
expose it to strong sunlight for a long time.
After being subject to heavy load, let the battery
cool down first.
Short circuit - do not bridge the accumulator
contacts with metal parts.
The accumulator must be packaged (plastic bag,
box) or accumulator contacts must be sealed up
for accumulator disposal, transport or storage.
Work instructions
Accumulators are supplied partially charged and
must therefore be fully charged before being used for
the first time.
•
Charge the accumulator when the appliance is
running slowly or stops.
•
A li-ion battery may be charged at any time wit-
hout any shortening of its life. Charging process
interruption will not damage the accumulator.
•
A li-ion battery is protected by the Electronic
Cell Protection against deep discharge.
•
A significantly shorter operating time of a
charged battery means the battery life is over
and the battery must be replaced.
Original spare batteries to be used only.
Maintenance
Take the replaceable battery from the
appliance before any extension, cleaning
and servicing works.
Repairs and works specified in these Instructions may
only be performed by qualified authorised staff.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts.
Biodegradable oil for chains to be used only.
Keep the device, in particular the air vents, clean at all
times. Never spray water on the device body!
Never clean the machine and its components with
solvents, flammable or toxic liquids. Us only a damp
cloth making.
Apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts.
After each use, clean the saw and sword chain careful-
ly. Wipe it with a cloth moistened in oil or apply metal
treatment spray on it.
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