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Never carry the battery charger using the cord and
never pull out the plug by pulling the cord.
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Use a residual-current device (RCI) for increased
security. A residual-current device is fitted to protect
operators in case an electrical fault should occur.
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When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have
three-prong grounding plugs and grounding
receptacles that accept the appliance's plug.
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Regularly check that the battery charger connection
wire is intact and that there are no cracks in it. Keep
all cables and extension leads away from water, oil
and sharp edges. Make sure the cable is not jammed
in doors, fences or the like. Otherwise it can cause the
charger to become live. Inspect extensions cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
Do not use:
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a faulty or damaged battery charger or never use a
faulty, damaged or deformed battery.
Do not charge:
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non-rechargeable batteries in the battery charger or
use them in the machine.
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the battery in the battery charger outdoors.
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the battery in the rain or in wet conditions.
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the battery in direct sunlight.
Use the battery charger only when the surrounding
temperature is between 5 °C (41 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F).
Use the charger in an environment which is well
ventilated, dry and free from dust.
Machine's safety equipment
This section describes the machine's safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
"What is what?" section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
The life span or the runtime of the machine can be
reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine
maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service
and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
need further information please contact your nearest
service workshop.
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine requires
special training. This is especially true of the machine's
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer,
ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
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faulty safety equipment. The machine's
safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
Control Panel
Make sure the machine is switched on or off when the
activate/deactivate button (1) is pressed and held (>1
sec.). The green LED (2) is lit or turned off.
Flashing warning indicator (3) and green LED (2) is lit
could indicate that:
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it is not possible to apply full power and, at the same
time, activate the machine. Release the power trigger
and the machine is active.
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the machine is blocked. Deactivate the machine.
Disconnect the battery. Remove the twigs, branches
or other materials that are jammed in the blades.
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the machine is overloaded due to heavy trimming.
Release the power trigger and the machine is active.
If the warning symbol (3) flashes, it indicates that the
machine is too hot and the machine deactivates. When
the machine is restored to normal temperature it is again
ready to run.
Solid light indicates service.
(3)
(2)
(1)