AEG AEDG10, Original Instructions Manual

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Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m away from the area of 
operation. Turn off the product if anyone enters the area.

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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for 
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

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Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear 
loose-fitting clothing, short trousers, or jewellery of any kind. 
Do not use the product with bare feet. Always wear eye and 
ear protection.

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Consider the environment in which you are working. Keep the 
working area free from wires, sticks, stones, and debris, which if 
struck by the cutter can become thrown objects.

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Before use, always visually inspect the product to see that 
the blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or 
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to 
preserve balance.

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Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and 
accessories.

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Use the product in daylight or with good artificial light.

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Keep firm footing and balance at all times, and be sure of proper 
footing on slopes. Walk, never run.

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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger 
toward you.

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Make sure that the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces 
other than grass and when transporting the product to and 
from the area to be edged.

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Never operate the product with defective, missing, or incorrectly 
fitted guards.

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Turn on the product carefully according to instructions and with 
feet well away from the blades. Never stand or have any part of 
your body in line with the path of the edger blade.

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Do not start the product when a bystander is standing in front 
of the blades.

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting moving 
parts, always turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and 
allow both to cool down. Make sure that all moving parts have 
come to a complete stop:

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before servicing

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before clearing a blockage

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before checking, cleaning, and working on the product

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before changing accessories

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after striking a foreign object

– Inspect the blades for damage, and make repairs before 

restarting and operating the product.

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whenever leaving the product unattended

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whenever performing maintenance

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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally

– Check the product immediately.

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Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a 
tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure that 
you take regular breaks.

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Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C and 
40°C.

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Store the product in a location where the ambient temperature 
is between 0°C and 40°C

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the 
product. Check with your local authority for advice.

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Avoid using the product in bad weather especially if there is a 
risk of lightning.

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Avoid using the product on wet grass.

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Hearing protection may restrict the operator’s ability to hear 
warning sounds. Pay particular attention to potential hazards 
around and inside the working area.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage 
due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool, battery pack, or 
charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or 
conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, 
and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a 
short circuit.

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Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient 
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.

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Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient 
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

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Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient 
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

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Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow both 
to cool down before storing or transporting.

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Remove all foreign materials from the product.

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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws before each use and at frequent 
intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in 
safe working condition. Any part that is damaged should be 
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.

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Do not store or transport the product with the battery pack 
installed. Remove the battery pack, and secure it separately. 
Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is 
inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from corrosive 
agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not 
store the product outdoors.

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For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against 
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to 
the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

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Transport the battery pack in accordance with local and 
national provisions and regulations.

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Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling 
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no 
batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive 
materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors 
with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport 
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding 
company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

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Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories, 
and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, can 
contribute to poor performance, and may void your warranty.

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Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should 
be performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the 
product serviced by an authorised service centre only. When 
servicing, use only original replacement parts.

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Turn off the product and remove the battery pack before 
conducting any maintenance or cleaning work.

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You may make adjustments and repairs described in this 
manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised service centre.

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After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. Any part 
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an 
authorised service centre.

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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws before each use and at frequent 
intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in 
safe working condition. Any part that is damaged should be 
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.

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Bring the product to an authorised service centre to replace 
damaged or unreadable labels.

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Read and understand all instructions before 

operating the product. Follow all warnings and 

safety instructions.

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product 

meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Wear eye and ear protection.

Direction of edger blade rotation

Keep feet away from rotating blade.

Do not expose the product to rain or damp 

conditions.

Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all 

bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 

m away from the operating area.

Keep hands away from the cut-off blade.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed 

of with household waste. Please recycle where 

facilities exist. Check with your local authority or 

retailer for recycling advice.

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