4 Safety Precautions
► Use a combination of cutting attachment,
deflector and carrying system recommen‐
ded in this User Manual.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment cor‐
rectly.
► Work with the engine running at full throttle.
4.9
Transporting
4.9.1
Brushcutter
WARNING
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ The brushcutter may tilt over or shift during
transport. Persons may be injured or property
damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the transport guard.
► Secure the brushcutter with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.9.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10
Storing
4.10.1
Brushcutter
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a brushcutter and can be seri‐
ously injured.
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► Remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the transport guard.
► Store the brushcutter out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the brushcutter and metal components.
This can damage the brushcutter.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the brushcutter in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.11
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
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