of children. Do not allow persons to
use the tool if they are not familiar
with the tool or these instructions.
Power tools are dangerous if used by
inexperienced persons.
e) Thoroughly maintain your power
tool. Check whether moving parts
are working properly and are not
jamming/sticking, and whether parts
are broken or otherwise damaged in
a way that affects the function of the
tool. Have damaged parts repaired
before using the tool. Many accidents
are the result of poorly maintained pow-
er tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Thoroughly looked-after cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are jamming
less often and are easier to guide.
g) Use power tools, accessories, add-
on tools, etc. in accordance with
these instructions and in the way
prescribed for the respective type of
tool. You should also consider the
working conditions and the work to
be carried out. The use of power tools
for purposes other than those intended
for the respective tool may result in
dangerous situations.
5) Appropriate handling and use of
battery-operated power tools
a) Make sure that the device has been
switched off before inserting the bat-
tery. Inserting a battery into a switched-
on power tool may lead to accidents!
b) Only use charging devices recom-
mended by the manufacturer to
charge the batteries. Charging units
are usually designed for certain types of
batteries; if used with other types there
is a risk of fire!
c) Only use batteries designed for your
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d) Keep unused batteries clear of paper
e) Improper use may result in fluid
6) Service
a) Have the power tool serviced by quali-
Safety instructions for grass- and shrub
shear:
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- Only hold the power tool on the in-
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power tool. The use of other batteries
may lead to injury and risk of fire!
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that may
bridge the contacts. A short circuit
between the battery contacts may lead
to burns or fire!
leaking out of the battery. Avoid any
contact with battery fluid. Flush with
water in case of contact. If battery
fluid should get into your eyes seek
medical advice additionally. Leaking
battery fluid may lead to irritations of the
skin or burns!
fied technical personnel only; repairs
should be carried out using exclu-
sively original spare parts. This will en-
sure the safe operation of the power tool.
Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting blades. Do not try
to remove cut-off matter with the tool
running. Do not try to hold material
to be cut off with your hand. Remove
cut-off matter that is stuck between
the blades only with the tool being
switched off! When working with hedge
trimmers even a short moment of inat-
tentiveness may result in severe injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle
with the cutting blades standing still.
Always put on the protection cover
when transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer. Careful handling reduces the
risk of injury through the cutting blades.
sulated handle surfaces, because the