CAUTION
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Before starting the product, make sure that the teeth of the harvesting head are not in contact
with foreign bodies and/or handling them does not create hazardous conditions
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Never work on trees or ladders, since it is extremely dangerous.
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Before starting work with the tool, wear protective clothes. Check that all the safety and
protective devices are functional and correctly assembled.
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Check that all clamping screws are properly tightened (see chap. 7.1.1 tightening torques).
6.2.2 PRODUCT USE
Once the product has been switched on, as indicated in paragraph 6.2.1, it is mandatory to hold the product with
both hands, one hand on the handle (1 or 2) and the other on the extension pole (6), in order to use it correctly.
CAUTION
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Use the product only for the purposes described under 'Product Description'. Any other use can
cause injury and is prohibited.
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Only operate the product when it is inserted between the branches. Improper use causes greater
wear on the tool and does not save battery consumption.
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Never disconnect the power connector while the tool is in use.
6.2.3 STOPPING THE PRODUCT
The tool must be turned off at the end of the work session, therefore:
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Press the ON-OFF button (2) to the OFF position.
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Disconnect the power cable connector (13) from the tool, in the 12V battery version.
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Pull out the battery (12) by pressing the safety catch (5) and then slide it onto the guides (11) in the 21.6V
version.
CAUTION
Take care to set down the tool without placing the weight of the tool on the rakes and/or bending or tensioning the
power cable (13) and its connector.
Do not crush the cable (13) by placing weights or the tool itself on it.
6.3 PRODUCT HANDLING
Before moving the tool, in case of short trips, make sure that the tool is switched off by setting the switch to the
OFF position.
Once the above conditions have been met, proceed with handling by turning the harvesting head backwards with
respect to the direction of movement, ensuring that no persons, things or animals can come into contact with the
tool.
In the case of moving from different sites or for long journeys, in addition to the above are, it is also prescribed to:
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disconnect the cable from the battery or remove the battery.
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store the tool in its packaging
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