Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Accessories And Spare Parts; Scope Of Delivery - Kärcher HGE 18-50 Battery Manual De Instrucciones

CAUTION ●
Only use accessories and spare
parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only
original accessories and original spare parts ensure that
the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
ATTENTION
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Clean the product with a soft, dry
cloth each time after use.
Note
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Service and maintenance work may only be
performed by suitably qualified and specially trained
personnel. We recommend sending the product to an
authorised service centre for repair.
perform the adjustments and repairs described in these
operating instructions. Contact your authorised Cus-
tomer Service department for other repairs.
Safe transport and storage
WARNING
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Switch the device off, allow it to
cool down and remove the battery pack before storage
or transportation.
CAUTION
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In order to prevent accidents or
injuries, you must only transport and store the device
with the blade guard installed and with the rechargeable
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battery removed. Risk of injury and damage to the de-
vice. Secure the device against movement or falling
down during transport.
ATTENTION
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Remove all foreign bodies from
the device before storage or transportation.
device in a dry, well ventilated location out of the reach
of children. Keep the device away from corrosive sub-
stances such as garden chemicals.
device outdoors.
Residual risks
WARNING
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Certain residual risks remain present, even when the
device is operated in the prescribed manner. The fol-
lowing dangers can be present when using the de-
vice:
 Severe injuries through contact with the cutting
tools. Keep the cutting tools away from your body
and below hip height. Fit the blade guard when not
using the device, also during short work breaks.
 Vibration can cause injuries. Use the correct tools
for the job, use the handles provided and restrict the
working time and hazard exposure time.
 Noise can cause hearing injuries. Wear hearing pro-
tection and limit the duration of exposure.
 Injuries due to flung objects.
Risk reduction
CAUTION
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Using the device for longer periods can cause poor
circulation in the hands due to vibrations. A general
period of use cannot be set, because this depends on
several influencing factors:
 Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation
(frequently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fin-
gers)
 Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to
protect your hands.
 Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circu-
lation.
 Continuous operation is more harmful than opera-
tion interrupted by work breaks.
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You may only
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Store the
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Do not store the
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You should see a doctor if using the device regularly
and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of re-
peated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in
the fingers or cold fingers.

Intended use

DANGER
Improper use
Danger of death from incision injuries
Only use the device for its proper use.
 The hedge trimmer is only intended for private use.
 The hedge trimmer is intended for outdoor use.
 For safety reasons, always hold the hedge trimmer
firmly with both hands.
 The hedge trimmer is only suitable for cutting plants,
e.g. hedges and bushes.
 Do not use the hedge trimmer in a wet environment
or in the rain.
 Use the hedge trimmer only in a well lit environment.
 Modifications and changes to the device that are not
authorised by the manufacturer are prohibited for
safety reasons.
Any other use, e.g. cutting grass, trees or branches, is
impermissible. The user is liable for all hazards resulting
from impermissible use.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential threat to human health and the environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Unlocking button
The trigger lockout button on the rear handle ensures
two-handed operation. The lockout button blocks the
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