long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Do not wear long flowing clothing
or jewellery, as this may be caught
by moving parts. Do not use this
tool while walking barefooted or
while wearing open sandals.
• The appliance is designed for trim-
ming hedges. Do not use to cut
twigs, hard wood or other objects.
This could damage the appliance.
• Do not attempt to release a
blocked/jammed blade safety bar
before turning off the power and
removing the battery. There is a risk
of injury.
• When operating the appliance, al-
ways hold it well with both hands
and at some distance away from
your body. This enables better con-
trol of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
• Do not use the tool in the vicinity of
flammable liquids or gasses. Fire-
and explosion risk exist in the event
of a short circuit.
• The blades have to be checked
for wear in regular intervals and
re-sharpened. Blunt blades will over-
load the machine. Resulting damages
are not covered by warranty.
• Do not attempt to repair the tool
yourself, unless you are schooled
in this field. All works, which are
not described in this manual, may
only be performed by our Service-
Centre. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained equipment.
3) RESiDUAL RiSKS
Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear
protection.
c) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held
or maintained properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or lethal injuries,
we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult their doc-
tor and the manufacturer of their
medical implant before operating
the machine.
Warning! Observe the safety
information in the operating
instructions for your DELTAFOX
20V Li-ion series rechargeable
battery.
Assembly
Assembly of the front handle
1. Pull the front handle (4) apart
slightly and slide it onto the
guide (13) on the appliance
housing.
2. Using four of the screws (12) in-
cluded in the scope of delivery,
screw on the front handle (4).
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