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increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed.
• Keep the power cable away
from the cutting tool when
working. The cutting blades
may damage the power cable
and result in contact with live
parts. Always run the power ca-
ble behind the operator.
The extension cable can be
accidentally severed. Risk of
electric shock!
• Do not use the power cable to
pull the plug from the socket.
Protect the power cable from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Switch off the equipment and
disconnect the plug from the
socket if the power cable is
damaged. If the power cable is
damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, the cus-
tomer services of the same, or
a qualified person, in order to
avoid hazards.
• Do not connect a damaged
power cable to the mains. Do
not touch a damaged power
cable when it is connected to
the mains. A damaged power
cable may result in contact with
live parts.
Special safety directions for
battery-operated tools
• Ensure that the device is
switched off before inserting
the battery. Inserting a bat-
tery into a power tool that is
switched on may result in ac-
cidents.
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• Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charg-
er is designed for indoor use
only. Risk of electric shock.
• To reduce the electric shock
hazard, unplug the battery
charger from the mains before
cleaning the charger.
• Do not subject the battery to
strong sunlight over long pe-
riods and do not leave it on a
heater. Heat damages the bat-
tery and there is a risk of explo-
sion.
• Allow a hot battery to cool be-
fore charging.
• Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to
the battery. Risk of short circuit
and fumes may be emitted that
irritate the respiratory tract. En-
sure fresh air and seek medical
assistance in the event of dis-
comfort.
• Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries. This could damage
the appliance.
Correct handling of the battery
charger
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the haz-
ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.