4 Safety Precautions
4.8
Transporting
4.8.1
Trimmer
WARNING
■ The trimmer may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the trimmer with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.8.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9
Storing
4.9.1
Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a trimmer and can be seriously
injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the trimmer out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the trimmer and metal components. This
can damage the trimmer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
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4.9.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the trim‐
mer and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.10
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery and the
charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attach‐
ment, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery and charger are not properly serviced
or repaired, components may no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
mer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
or charger.
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