AEG FUSION A18FPHD142, Manual

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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 or 

burns.

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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. 

Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable 
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive 
temperature.

 Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C 

may cause explosion.

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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.,

SERVICE

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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 is maintained.

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Never service damaged battery packs.

 Service of battery 

packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or 
authorised service providers.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL 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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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions 
to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of 
the operator.

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Ensure before each use that all controls and safety devices 
function correctly. Do not use the product if the “off” switch 
does not stop the motor.

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Wear full eye and hearing protection, strong sturdy gloves, as 
well as head protection while operating the product; use a face 
mask if operation is dusty.

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Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short trousers, or jewellery 
of any kind.

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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent 
entanglement in moving parts.

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Beware of thrown, flying, or falling objects; keep all bystanders, 
children, and animals at least 15 m away from work area.

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Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear 
view of the work area to identify potential hazards.

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Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings 
(shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to 
what is going on in the working area.

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Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of hearing 
injury and the potential for other persons to enter your working 
area.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching 
can result in loss of balance and can increase the risk of kickback.

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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

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Inspect the product before each use. Check for correct operation 
of all controls. Check for loose fasteners, make sure all guards, 
and handles are properly and securely attached. Replace any 
damaged parts before use.

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Do not modify the product in any way or use parts and 
accessories, which are not recommended by the manufacturer.

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Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you careless. A 
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

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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 product in unexpected 
situations.

 WARNING! 

If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, 

or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product 
and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any 
damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised 
service centre.

CORDLESS DIGGING TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! 

Maintain a firm grip on the handles with both hands 

while using the auger. Keep the auger bit away from your body and 
below waist level.

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Replace the auger if it is cracked, bent, or damaged in any way. 
Make sure that the auger is properly installed and securely 
fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

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Make sure that the handles are properly and securely attached.

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Consider the environment in which you are working. Keep the 
working area free from electric cables or underground utilities.

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Use only the manufacturer’s replacement augers. Do not use 
any other attachment.

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Replace the auger bit immediately if there are any cracks or any 
damage.

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Do not touch the auger bit when the product is turned on.

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If the auger bit jams, stop the product immediately.

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Maintain a firm grip on both handles during operation.

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Do not use the product with the handle above waist level to 
avoid serious chest injuries when the product hits a hard object.

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Always keep the handles dry and clean.

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Ensure that all handles are properly fitted and are in good 
condition.

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Do not start using the product until you have a clear work area 
and secure footing.

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Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power any 
attachments or devices not recommended by the manufacturer.

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Before starting the product, make sure the bit is not contacting 
any object.

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Do not use the product when there is a possibility of 
thunderstorm or lightning. Store the product safely indoors.

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Turn off the product and remove the battery pack. Make sure all 
moving parts have come to a complete stop:

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before servicing

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before leaving the product unattended

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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

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whenever performing maintenance

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whenever the product starts to vibrate

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Immediately turn off the product and remove the battery pack 
in the event of an accident or breakdown. Do not operate the 
product again until it has been fully checked by an authorised 
service centre.

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If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction 
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and 
properly used.

 Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related 

hazards.

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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow 
you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.

A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a 
second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for 
your application.

 The correct power tool will do the job better 

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on 
and off.

 Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the 

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the 
battery pack from the power tool before making any 
adjustments, changing accessories or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the 
power tool accidentally.

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Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do 
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these 
instructions to operate the power tool.

 Power tools are 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for 
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s 
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before 
use.

 Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power 

tools.

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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 Properly maintained 

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and 
are easier to control.

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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 hazardous situation.

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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 unexpected 
situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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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 battery 
pack.

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Use power tools only with specifically designated battery 
packs.

 Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury 

and fire.

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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 a fire.