HIKOKI CG 36DB Mode D'emploi page 10

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13. In the following situations, turn off the motor and check
that the nylon head has stopped rotating.
To move to another work area.
To remove rubbish or grass that has become stuck in the
tool.
To remove from the work area obstacles or the rubbish,
grass and chips generated by trimming.
To lay down the tool.
Doing this with the nylon head still rotating could lead to
unexpected accidents.
14. Do not use the tool within 15 m of another person.
When you work with someone else, maintain a distance
of more than 15 m.
Flying chips could lead to unexpected accidents.
When working on unstable surfaces like slopes, make
sure that your co-worker is not exposed to any hazards.
Use whistles or other means for calling the attention of
your co-workers.
15. When grass and other objects become entangled in the
nylon head, turn off the motor and make sure the nylon
head has stopped rotating before removing them.
Removing objects from the nylon head when it is still
rotating will lead to injury.
Continuing operation when foreign matter is stuck in the
nylon head may lead to damage.
16. If the tool is operating poorly and produces strange noise
or vibrations, turn off the motor immediately and ask your
dealer to have it inspected and repaired.
Continued use under these conditions could lead to
injury or tool damage.
17. If you drop or bump the tool, inspect it carefully to check
there is no damage, cracks or deformation.
Using a tool that is damaged, cracked or deformed could
result in injury.
18. Secure the tool during vehicle transport to ensure that it
lies still.
Failure to heed this warning may result in an accident.
19. This product contains a strong permanent magnet in the
motor.
Observe the following precautions regarding adhering of
chips to the tool and the eff ect of the permanent magnet
on electronic devices.
20. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery terminals
(battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
21. Keep the tool's terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in
smoke emission or ignition.
CAUTION
○ Do not place the tool on a workbench or work area where
metal chips are present.
The chips may adhere to the tool, resulting in injury or
malfunction.
○ If chips have adhered to the tool, do not touch it. Remove
the chips with a brush.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
○ If you use a pacemaker or other electronic medical
device, do not operate or approach the tool.
Operation of the electronic device may be aff ected.
○ Do not use the tool in the vicinity of precision devices
such as cell phones, magnetic cards or electronic
memory media.
Doing so may lead to misoperation, malfunction or loss
of data.
CAUTION
1. Do not turn on the nylon head for cutting objects other
than grass. Do not operate the tool in water puddles and
make sure that soil does not come into contact with the
nylon head.
2. The tool contains precision parts and should not be
dropped, exposed to strong impact or water.
The tool could be damaged or malfunction.
3. When the tool is to be stored after use or be transported,
remove the nylon head.
4. Do not expose the tool to insecticide and other
chemicals.
Such chemicals could cause cracking and other
damage.
5. Replace warning labels with new labels when they
become diffi cult to recognize or illegible and when they
start to peel.
Ask your dealer to provide the warning labels.
6. Do not touch the motor immediately after use since it
may be very hot.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND
CHARGER (sold separately)
1. Always charge the battery at an ambient temperature of
-10–40°C. A temperature of less than -10°C will result in
over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be
charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20–25°C.
2. Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger for
about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery or charger.
5. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the
battery.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in fi re.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
7. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
8. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased
as soon as the post-charging battery life becomes too
short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted
battery.
9. Do not insert objects into the air ventilation slots of the
charger.
Inserting metal objects or fl ammable into the charger air
ventilation slots will result in an electrical shock hazard or
damage to the charger.
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