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4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool
a) Do not overload the appliance. Use the
correct tool for your work. You will be able
to work better and more safely within the gi-
ven performance boundaries.
b) Do not use an electric tool with a defec-
tive switch. An electric tool that cannot be
switched on or off is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or
remove the battery before making any ad-
justments to the appliance, changing ac-
cessories or put the appliance down. This
safety measure prevents starting the electric
tool unintentionally.
d) Keep unused electric tools out of the
reach of children. Do not allow people
who are not familiar with the appliance or
who have not read these instructions to
use the appliance. Electric tools are dange-
rous if they are used by inexperienced people.
e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check
whether moving parts are functioning
properly and not jamming, whether parts
are broken or damaged enough that the
functioning of this electric tool is aff ec-
ted. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the appliance. Many accidents are
caused by badly maintained electric tools.
f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges will jam less and are easier to
control.
g) Make sure to use electric tools, accesso-
ries, attachments, etc. in accordance with
these instructions. Take the conditions in
your work area and the job in hand into
account. Using electric tools for any purpose
other than the one for which they are intended
can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Using and handling the cordless tool
a) Only charge the batteries in chargers that
are recommended by the manufacturer.
A charger that is designed for a certain type
of battery may pose a fi re risk if it is used with
other types of battery.
b) Use only the correct batteries in the elec-
tric tools. The use of other batteries may
result in injuries and a fi re risk.
c) Keep unused batteries away from paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other
metallic objects that could cause a short
circuit between the contacts. A short cir-
cuit between the battery contacts may cause
burns or a fi re.
d) In case of incorrect use, fl uid may escape
from the battery. Avoid contact with it. If
you touch it by accident, rinse the aff ec-
ted area with water. If you get the fl uid
in your eyes, also seek medical advice.
Leaking battery fl uid can cause skin irritation
or burns.
6. Service
a) Have your electric tool repaired only by
trained personnel using only genuine
spare parts. This will ensure that your elec-
tric tool remains safe to use.
Special safety instructions for chainsaws
•
When the chainsaw is running make sure
that you keep all parts of your body away
from the chainsaw. Before starting up
the chainsaw make sure that it is not tou-
ching anything. When you are working with
a chainsaw, a single moment of carelessness
is all it takes for clothing or parts of your body
to get caught by the chainsaw.
•
Always hold the chainsaw securely with
your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle. Holding
the chainsaw with your hands in other posi-
tions increases the risk of injury and is there-
fore not allowed.
•
Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
Other safety equipment for the head,
hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Correct protective clothing reduces the risk
of injury caused by catapulted chips or in the
event of accidental contact with the chainsaw.
•
Never use the chainsaw up a tree. You risk
injuring yourself if you use the chainsaw up a
tree.
•
Always maintain a steady standing po-
sition and only use the chainsaw when
you are standing on a solid, safe and flat
surface. Slippery or unsafe surfaces in com-
bination with a ladder can cause you to lose
your balance and control over the chainsaw.
•
When cutting through a branch which is
under tension, take into account how it
will spring back once the cut has been
made. Once the tension in the wood fibers is
released, the tensioned branch could hit the
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