SAFETY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-KTS40V-AKKU
Power tool use and care:
Do not overload the machine. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintain power tools. 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.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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.
Battery tool use and care:
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.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
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.
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.
Safety instructions for chain saws:
When the chain saw is running, keep all body parts away from the saw chain. Before starting the
chain saw, ensure that the saw chain touches nothing. When working with a chain saw, a moment
of inattention may result in clothing or body parts being caught by the chain saw.
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Holding the chain saw in reverse working position increases the risk of injuries and must be
avoided.
Hold the electric power tool by the insulated handle surfaces, as the saw chain may contact hidden
wiring. If the saw chain comes into contact with a live line, metallic parts of the unit may become
energised and cause an electric shock.
Wear goggles and hearing protection. Additional protective equipment for head, hands, legs and
feet is recommended. Suitable protective clothing reduces the risk of injury from flying splinters
and of accidentally touching the saw chain.
Do not work with the chain saw in a tree. When operating the chain saw in a tree, there is a risk of
injury.
Always ensure you have a firm footing and use the chain saw only when you are standing on solid,
safe and level ground. Slippery ground or unsteady footing, such as on a ladder, may cause you to
lose your balance or lose control of the chain saw.
When cutting a branch which is under tension, expect it to spring back. When the tension in the
wood fibres is released, the branch under tension may strike the operator and/or cause him to lose
control of the chain saw.
Be particularly careful when cutting undergrowth and young trees. Thin material may become
caught in the saw chain and strike you or cause you to lose your balance.
