The blade guard is installed above the cutting blade.
The blade guard prevents injury if parts of the blade or
pieces from the cut material are thrown in the direction
of the operator.
To examine the blade and the blade guard
WARNING:
can cause injury.
1. Make sure that the cutting blade is attached correctly
and does not show signs of damage.
2. Make sure that the blade guard has no cracks or is
damaged.
3. Replace the blade guard if it is damaged.
Vibration safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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During operation of the product, vibrations go from
the product to the operator. Regular and frequent
operation of the product can cause or increase the
degree of injuries to the operator. Injuries can occur
in fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and/or
nerves and blood supply or other body parts. The
injuries can be debilitating and/or permanent, and
can increase gradually during weeks, months or
years. Possible injuries include damage to the blood
circulation system, the nervous system, joints, and
other body structures.
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Symptoms can occur during operation of the product
or at other times. If you have symptoms and
continue to operate the product, the symptoms can
increase or become permanent. If these or other
symptoms occur, get medical aid:
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Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
pain, burning, throbbing, stiffness, clumsiness,
Cutting blades
WARNING:
gloves when you assemble the product.
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A damaged cutting blade
Read the warning
Assembly
Always use protective
loss of strength, changes in skin color or
condition.
•
Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures. Use
warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry
when you operate the product in cold environments.
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Do maintenance on and operate the product as
given in the operator's manual, to keep a correct
vibration level.
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Let the product do the work. Do not push the product
with force. Hold the product at the handles lightly,
but make sure that you control the product and
operate it safely.
•
Keep your hands on the handles only. Keep all other
body parts away from the product.
•
Stop the product immediately if strong vibrations
suddenly occurs. Do not continue the operation
before the cause of the increased vibrations is
removed.
•
To cut granite or hard concrete causes more
vibration in the product than if you cut soft
concrete. Cutting equipment that is blunt, damaged,
of incorrect type or incorrectly sharpened, increases
the vibration level
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you do
maintenance on the product.
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Remove the battery before you do maintenance,
other checks or assemble the product.
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The operator must only do the maintenance and
servicing shown in this operator's manual. Turn to
your servicing dealer for maintenance and servicing
of a larger extension.
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Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with
water. Strong detergent can cause damage to the
plastic.
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If you do not do maintenance, it decreases the
life cycle of the product and increases the risk of
accidents.
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Special training is necessary for all servicing and
repair work, especially for the safety devices on the
product. If not all checks in this operator's manual
are approved after you have done maintenance, turn
to your servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
professional repairs and servicing available for your
product.
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Only use original spare parts.
WARNING:
and cause injury to the operator.
Read the warning
A cutting blade can break
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