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moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of products allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within a fraction of
a second.
4) Product use and care
a) Do not force the product. Use the correct
product for your application. The correct product
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) Do not use the product if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any product that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the product before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
Products. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the Product accidentally.
d) Store idle products out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the product or these instructions to operate
the product. Products are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain products and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the product's operation. If
damaged, have the product repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
products.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the product, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the product for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
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type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
b) Use products only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or product that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or product to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause
explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or product outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
the specified range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your product serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product
is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
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STRING TRIMMER, BRUSH CUTTER AND
BRUSH SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
a) Do not use the product in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where
the product is to be used. Wildlife may be injured by
the product during operation.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the product
is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects
can cause personal injury.
d) Before using the product, always visually
inspect to see that the cutter or blade and
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