f) Do not attempt to dislodge
a blocked/trapped blade be-
fore switching the tool off.
There is a risk of injury.
g) Always switch off the tool and
remove the battery (if applica-
ble)
- if you leave the tool unsu-
pervised
- before removing jams
- before control- maintenance-
or cleaning tasks
- if you have come into con-
tact with a foreign object
- whenever the machine starts
to vibrate uncontrollably
How to avoid accidents and in-
juries.
3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIREC-
TIONS FOR BATTERY-OP-
ERATED TOOLS
a) Do not subject the battery
to strong sunlight over long
periods and do not leave it
on a heater. Heat damages
the battery and there is a risk
of explosion.
b) Allow a hot battery to cool
before charging.
c) Do not open up the battery
and avoid mechanical dam-
age to the battery. Risk of
short circuit and fumes may be
emitted that irritate the respira-
tory tract. Ensure fresh air and
seek medical assistance in the
event of discomfort.
Safety Directions for the
battery charger
1) 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. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
To charge the battery, use
•
only the charger supplied.
Risk of fire and explosion. This
ensures that the safety of the
device is maintained.
•
Before each use, check the
charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-
fied professionals and only
with original parts. Do not
use a defective charger and
do not open it up yourself.
This ensures that the safety of
the device is maintained.
Connect the charger only to
•
a socket with an earth. En-
sure that the mains voltage
matches the specifications
on the charger rating plate.
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from
•
the mains before closing or
opening connection to the
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