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i. If you intend to store a battery for a period without use then store
battery at room temperature (19°C to 25°C), charged to about
30 – 50% of capacity. When storing for very long periods boost
charge the battery once per year to prevent over discharge.
VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time
of operation, use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as
well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and
noise exposure risks:
a. Only use the product as intended by its design and these
instructions.
b. Ensure that the product is in good condition and well
maintained.
c. Use correct cutting attachments for the product and ensure
they in good condition.
d. Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
e. Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and
keep it well lubricated (where appropriate).
f. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use
across a longer period of time.
EMERGENCY
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of
this instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions and
follow them to the letter. This will help to prevent risks and
hazards.
a. Always be alert when using this product, so that you
canrecognise and handle risks early. Fast intervention
canprevent serious injury and damage to property.
b. Switch off and disconnect from the power supply if there
aremalfunctions. Have the garden power tool checked by
aqualified professional and repaired, if necessary, before
youoperate it again.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the
safety requirements, potential risks of injury and damage remain.
The following dangers can arise in connection with the structure
and design of this product:
a. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product
is being used over long periods of time or not adequately
managed and properly maintained.
b. Injuries and damage to property due to broken cutting
attachments or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
c. Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
WARNING!
This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation! This field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical implants! To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons
with medical implants to consult their doctor and the
medical implant manufacturer before operating this product!
