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ENGLISH
Safety Instructions for Extended-Reach
Hedge Trimmers
• Do not use the extended-reach hedge trimmer in
bad weather conditions, especially when there is a
risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
bylightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near
any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting indeath.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss ofcontrol.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personalinjury. Use a hard hat
compliant with ANSI Z89.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.1).
CAUTION: Do not expose torain.
Important Safety Rules
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personalinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
serious personalinjury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personalinjury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the switch handle with
the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the
cutterblades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electricshock.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wirefences.
DANGER: Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Wear eyeprotection.
WARNING: Do not expose torain.
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
powertools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.
g ) Use the power tool, 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 power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardoussituation.
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 unexpectedsituations.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another batterypack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury andfire.
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 afire.
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
orburns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting
in fire, explosion or risk ofinjury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 265 °F (130°C) may
causeexplosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool 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 power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool ismaintained.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized serviceproviders.
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