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• Keep pets, children and onlookers at a safe
distance when using power tools.
• Check how the power tool is started and
stopped before using it.
• Familiarise yourself with the work area and
its surroundings and be prepared for any
risks or unexpected events.
• Always check before use, and if you think
that a foreign object may have hit or
fastened in the tool, that it is undamaged
and in good condition. Repair, if necessary.
• Only use the power tool in daylight, or in
adequate artificial lighting.
• Do not use the power tool if any of the
guards are damaged or missing.
• Never start the power tool if your hands,
feet or any other part of the body are
within reach of the blades.
• Always maintain a safe and stable working
posture when working with the med lawn
trimmer. Remove the battery from the tool:
– When the tool is left unattended.
– Before clearing the tool from fastened
objects or blockages.
– Before checking, cleaning or servicing
the tool.
– After collision or contact with foreign
objects.
– In the event of abnormal vibration.
• Pay attention to the risk of personal injury
– especially to your hands and feet.
• Always keep the ventilation openings on
power tools free from dirt and foreign
objects.
Special instructions for battery
charger
• Do not expose the charger to rain or
moisture. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if water gets into a battery
charger.
• Only use a battery charger recommended by
the manufacturer. Using a battery charger
intended for a different type of battery can
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result in a fire risk. The charger must only be
used with the specified type of battery, with
the specified voltage – all other use can
result in a fire risk or explosion.
• Keep the charger clean. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if the
charger is dirty.
• Always check before use that the charger
and its power cord and plug are intact and
in good condition.
• Do not use a damaged charger, power cord
or plug. Do not dismantle the charger. The
charger must only be serviced by qualified
service personnel using identical spare
parts. A damaged charger, power cord or
plug increases the risk of electric shock.
• Do not place the charger on or near
flammable materials, e.g. paper or textiles.
The charger gets hot when in use, which
can result in a fire hazard.
• Batteries can leak if they are not handled or
used properly. Do not touch fluid leaking
from a battery.
• If you get battery fluid on your skin, rinse
immediately in plenty of fresh water. If you
get battery fluid in your eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical attention. Leaking battery fluid can
cause skin irritation or burn injuries.
• Never attempt to open the battery – risk of
short circuiting.
• Do not expose the battery to sources of
heat, e.g. naked flames or prolonged
exposure to sunlight – risk of explosion.
• Do not short circuit the battery – risk of
explosion.
• A damaged battery or incorrect use can
result in the emission of gas from the power
tool. Avoid inhaling such gas, get plenty of
fresh air and seek medical attention. Gas
can irritate the respiratory organs.
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