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• Remember that moving parts may also be
located behind ventilation and venting
slots.
• Symbols located on your appliance may
not be removed or covered. Replace any
information on your appliance immedi-
ately that have become illegible.
Before putting the unit into opera-
tion, read and observe the instruc-
tions for use.
Protect the unit from wet condi-
tions. Store in a dry place.
Risk of death through electric
shock!
Maintain minimum distance for
electrical overhead lines: 10 m
minimum distance
Only re-charge the battery pack in-
doors.
Do not dispose of a battery pack
with the household waste!
Do not dispose of a battery pack in
water!
Do not burn the battery pack!
Do not expose the battery pack to
sunlight or increased tempera-
tures!
MAX xx °C
MAX xx °C
Risks caused by vibrations
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to
vibrations! Vibrations may, in par-
ticular for persons with circulation
problems, cause damage to blood
vessels and/or nerves.
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, stop working immediately
and consult a doctor. Numbness of
body parts, loss of sense of feeling,
itching, pins and needles, pain,
changes in skin colour.
The vibration values specified in the technical
data represent the main uses of the device.
The actual existing vibrations during use may
deviate from these as a result of the following
factors:
• Incorrect use of the product;
• Unsuitable tools inserted;
• Unsuitable material;
• Insufficient maintenance.
You can reduce the risks considerably by fol-
lowing the tips below:
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– Maintain the device in accordance with
the instructions in the operating instruc-
tions.
– Avoid working at low temperatures.
– When it is cold, make sure your body and
your hands, in particular, are kept warm.
– Take regular breaks and move your hands
at the same time to promote circulation.
Personal protective equipment/sensible
clothing
When cutting, wear the following protective
equipment:
Eye protection: wrap-around gog-
gles/protective visor on the helmet
Ear protection: earplugs/ear muffs
Head protection: safety helmet with
visor
Foot protection: safety shoes with
gripping soles, steel caps and leg
protection
Hand protection: protective chainsaw
gloves
Clothing: safety overalls (cut-proof),
Safety jacket (cut-proof)
Avoid with your clothing that you get caught
on something:
• Wear only close-fitting clothing!
• Do not wear any jewellery!
• If you have long hair, wear a hair net!
Your appliance at a glance
Note: The actual appearance of your
product may differ from the illustra-
tions.
► P. 3, fig. 1
1. Cutting equipment
2. Drive unit for hedge trimmer
3. Lock for length setting
4. Unlock nut for drive unit
5. Shoulder strap lug
6. Grip for rear hand
7. Switch-on safety lock
8. On/Off switch
9. Battery pack
10. Grip for front hand
11. Unlock button for drive unit
12. Blade protection
13. Drive unit for chain saw