Initial Operation; Switching On And Off - Metabo PowerMaxx SGS 12 Q Manual Original

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Transport of li-ion battery packs:
• The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to
laws related to the carriage of hazardous goods
(UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the
currently valid specifications when shipping li-ion
battery packs. If necessary, consult your freight
forwarder. Certified packaging is available from
Metabo.
• Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact
and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack
from the machine for sending. Prevent the
contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting
them with adhesive tape).
4.7 Icons
WARNING – General hazards!
Keep body parts well away from the
cutting blade. Never attempt to remove
cuttings with the blade running, or to
hold on to material to be cut. Remove jammed
cuttings only with the machine switched off. A
moment of inattentiveness when using the machine
can result in serious injuries.
Read the operating instructions.
Protect the device from water and moisture.
Do not expose to rain. Never use in rain or on
wet hedges.
WARNING – Always wear protective
goggles.
Ensure that nobody gets injured by
catapulted foreign bodies. Keep other
people away.
Keep persons nearby and pets at a safe
distance to the device. Keep other people
away.
The cutting mechanism continues to run
after switching off the motor.
5. Overview
See pages 2 and 3.
1 Protective cover
2 Blade attachments
3 Shrub shears blade attachment
4 Grass cutting blade attachment
5 Switch lock
6 Trigger (safety switch)
7 Handle
8 Battery pack release button
9 Capacity indicator button
10 Capacity and signal indicator
11 Battery pack
12 Catch
13 Lock buttons
14 Telescopic rods *
15 Height adjustment *
12
16 Button (for setting the angle) *
17 Rubber cap
18 Locking *
*equipment-specific / not in scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

6.1 Check quick stop
Switch machine on briefly and then off again.
Have the machine repaired if braking time is
clearly lengthened.
6.2 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (10) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge
level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
Removal: Press the battery pack release button (8)
and remove battery pack (11) .
Insertion: Slide in the battery pack (11) until it
engages.
6.3 Attaching, removing the blade
attachments
Before carrying out any work: Remove the
battery pack. Unintentional startup can cause
serious injuries.
Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the
blades. The protective cover (1) must be
attached completely.
Attach blade attachment (fig. A):
1. Position the catch (12) as shown.
2. Fold the blade attachment (2) upwards and
press firmly until it engages with a sound.
Removing the blade attachment (fig. B):
1. Press and hold both lock buttons (13) .
2. Fold the blade attachment (2) downwards and
remove.
Note: Make sure that no dirt enters.
7. Use
7.1

Switching on and off

Hold the machine with one hand on the handle
(7). Keep the other hand and body parts away
from the blade attachment (2).
Switching on: Press and hold switch lock (5), then
actuate the trigger (6) .
Switching off: Let go of the trigger switch (6) .