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7 .
W hen not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1.
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is throw n sidew ay or tow ard
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
2.
Kickback occurs particularly w hen applying
the blade segment betw een 12 and 2 o' clock
to solids, bushes and trees w ith 3 cm or larger
diameter.
Fig.2
3.
To avoid kickback:
1.
Apply the segment betw een 8 and 11 o' clock.
2.
Never apply the segment betw een 12 and
2 o' clock.
3.
Never apply the segment betw een 11 and
12 o' clock and betw een 2 and 5 o' clock,
unless the operator is w ell trained and
experienced and does it at his/her ow n
risk.
4 .
Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, w alls, tree trunks and
stones.
5.
Never use cutting blades vertically, for
such operations as edging and trimming
hedges.
Fig.3
Vibration
1.
People w ith poor circulation w ho are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
V i b r a t i o n m a y c a u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: Falling
a s l e e p " ( n u m b n e s s ) , t i n g l i n g , p a i n , s t a b b i n g s e n -
s a t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n o f s k i n c o l o r o r o f t h e s k i n . If a n y
o f t h e s e s y m p t o m s o c c u r , s e e a p h y s i c i a n !
2.
To reduce the risk of white finger disease ,
keep your hands w arm during operation and
w ell maintain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1.
Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
2.
W hen transporting the tool, carry it in a hori-
z ontal position by holding the shaft.
3.
W hen transporting the tool in a vehicle, prop-
erly secure it to avoid turnover.
O t h e r w i s e
d a m a g e t o t h e t o o l a n d o t h e r b a g g a g e m a y r e s u l t .
Maintenance
1.
Have your tool serviced by our authoriz ed
service center, alw ays using only genuine
replacement parts.
In c o r r e c t r e p a i r a n d p o o r
m a i n t e n a n c e c a n s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e t o o l a n d
i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k o f a c c i d e n t s .
2.
Before doing any maintenance or repair w ork
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
3.
Alw ays w ear protective gloves w hen handling
the cutting blade.
4 .
Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never
use gasoline, benz ine, thinner, alcohol or the
like for the purpose.
Di s c o l o r a t i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n
o r c r a c k s o f t h e p l a s t i c c o m p o n e n t s m a y r e s u l t .
5.
After each use, tighten all screw s and nuts.
6 .
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not
described in the instruction manual. Ask our
authoriz ed service center for such w ork.
7 .
Alw ays use our genuine spare parts and
accessories only.
U s i n g p a r t s o r a c c e s s o r i e s
s u p p l i e d b y a t h i r d p a r t y m a y r e s u l t i n t h e t o o l
b r e a k d o w n , p r o p e r t y d a m a g e a n d / o r s e r i o u s
injury.
8.
Request our authoriz ed service center to
inspect and maintain the tool at regular
interval.
9 .
Alw ays keep the tool in good w orking condi-
tion.
P o o r m a i n t e n a n c e c a n r e s u l t i n i n f e r i o r p e r -
f o r m a n c e a n d s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e t o o l .
10.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
11.
Do not w ash the tool w ith high pressure w ater.
12.
W hen w ashing the tool, do not let w ater enter
the electrical mechanism such as battery,
motor, and terminals.
13.
W hen storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight
and rain, and store it in a place w here it does
not get hot or humid.
14 .
Perform inspection or maintenance in a place
w here rain can be avoided.
15.
After using the tool, remove the adhered dirt
and dry the tool completely before storing.
De p e n d i n g o n t h e s e a s o n o r t h e a r e a , t h e r e i s a
r i s k o f m a l f u n c t i o n d u e t o f r e e z i n g .
Storage
1.
Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Remove the battery car-
tridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
2.
Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
3.
Do not prop the tool against something, such
as a w all.
O t h e r w i s e i t m a y f a l l s u d d e n l y a n d
cause an injury.
First aid
1.
Always have a first-aid kit close by.
Immediately replace any item taken from the
first aid kit.
2.
W hen asking for help, give the follow ing
information:
—
P l a c e o f t h e a c c i d e n t
—
W h a t h a p p e n e d
Number of injured persons
Nature of the injury
—
Y o u r n a m e
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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