User Manual

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NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluehas
beenmeasuredinaccordancewiththestandardtest
methodandmaybeusedforcomparingonetoolwith
another.
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvalue
mayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentof
exposure.
WARNING:Thevibrationemissionduringactual
useofthepowertoolcandifferfromthedeclared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING:Besuretoidentifysafetymeasures
toprotecttheoperatorthatarebasedonanestima-
tionofexposureintheactualconditionsofuse(taking
accountofallpartsoftheoperatingcyclesuchas
thetimeswhenthetoolisswitchedoffandwhenitis
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool.Failuretofollowallinstructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Grass Shear Safety
Warnings
General instructions
1. To ensure correct operation, user has to read
this instruction manual to make himself famil-
iar with the handling of the equipment.Users
insufcientlyinformedwillriskdangertothem-
selves as well as others due to improper handling.
2. Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
3. Use the equipment with the utmost care and
attention.
4. Operate the equipment only if you are in good
physical condition. Perform all work calmly
and carefully. Use common sense and keep in
mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
6. The motor is to be switched off immediately in
case that the equipment shows any problem or
abnormal sign.
7. Switch off and remove the battery cartridge
when resting and when leaving the equipment
unattended, and place it in a safe location to
prevent danger to others or damage to the
equipment.
8. Avoid using the machine in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Personal protective equipment
1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the machine.
2. Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers while operating the machine.
Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any ani-
mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stop
usingtheequipment.
2. Before use always check that the equipment
is safe for operation. Check the security of the
cutting tool and the guard and the switch trig-
ger/lever for easy and proper action. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of
the start/stop.
3. Check damaged parts before further use of
the equipment. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by our authorized ser-
vice center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool
has no contact with any objects.
Method of operation
1. Only use the equipment in good light and
visibility. During the winter season beware
of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on
slopes and be sure to walk and never run.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3. Never stand on a ladder and run the
equipment.
4. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.