User Manual

7
ENGLISH
Chargers
DeWALT
chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
Your
DeWALT
charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the
DeWALT
serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
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WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1mm
2
; the maximum length
is30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Chargers
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safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to TechnicalData).
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
batterypack.
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WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Electric shock mayresult.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical
power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause
serious injury or electric shock resulting indeath.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss ofcontrol.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personalinjury.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wirefences.
• The hedge trimmer is intended to be used by the operator
at ground level and not on ladders or any other unstable
support; before operating the hedge trimmer, the user should
make sure the locking device(s) of any moving elements (e.g.
the extended shaft and pivoting element), if any, are in the
lockedposition
• The intended use is described in this instruction manual. The
use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any
operation with this tool other than those recommended in this
instruction manual can present a risk of personal injury and/or
damage toproperty.
• Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front
handle, switch or the trigger switch unless the battery has
beenremoved.
• If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably seek
practical instruction by an experienced user in addition to
studying thismanual.
• Never touch the blades while the tool isrunning.
• Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill.
• Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a
completestandstill.
• Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do not use
the tool when the blades aredamaged.
• Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such object,
immediately switch the tool off and check for anydamage.
• Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately switch it off
and remove the battery then check for anydamage.
• If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the battery
before attempting to remove anyobstructions.
• After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the blades. Store
the tool, making sure that the blade is notexposed.
• Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
tool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with
unauthorisedmodifications.
• Never allow children to use thetool.
• Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher sides of
ahedge.
• Always hold the tool with both hands and by the
handlesprovided.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
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