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Remove the battery to prevent the product
from being started by accident.
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This product is a dangerous tool if you
are not careful or if you use the product
incorrectly. This product can cause serious
injury or death to the operator or others.
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Do not use the product if it is changed
from its initial specification. Do not change
a part of the product without approval
from the manufacturer. Only use parts that
are approved by the manufacturer. Injury
or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
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Do a check of the product before use. See,
Safety on page 4 and Maintenance on
page 19 . Do not use a defective product.
Do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions described in this
manual.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
Never allow children or other persons not
trained in the use of the product and/or the
battery to use or service it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
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Keep the product in a locked area to
prevent access for children or persons that
are not approved.
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Store the product out of reach of children.
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Your warranty may not cover damage
or liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or replacement
parts.
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Under no circumstances may the design
of the product be modified without the
permission of the manufacturer. Always
use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of
the operator and others.
Note:
National or Local laws can regulate
the use. Comply to given regulations.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
the warning instructions that follow
before you use the product.
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Ensure that no people or animals come
closer than 15 m / 50 ft. while you work.
When several operators are working in
the same area the safety distance should
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be at least 15 m. Otherwise there is a
risk of serious personal injury. Stop the
product immediately if anyone approaches.
Never swing the product around without
first checking behind you to make sure that
no one is within the safety zone.
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Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risk. Due to the added risk,
it is not recommended to use the machine
in very bad weather, for instance in dense
fog, heavy rain, strong winds, intense cold,
risk of lightning, etc.
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Do not allow children to use or be in the
vicinity of the product. Since the product
is easy to start, children may be able
to start it if they are not kept under
full surveillance. This can mean a risk
of serious personal injury. Disconnect the
battery when the product is not under close
supervision.
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Ensure that people, animals or other things
can not affect your control of the product or
that they do not come in contact with the
cutting attachment or loose objects that are
thrown out by the cutting attachment.
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Listen for warning signals or shouts
when you wear hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon as
the product stops.
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Overexposure to vibration can lead to
circulatory damage or nerve damage
in persons who have poor circulation.
Speak to your physician if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss
of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss
of strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms usually show
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
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Never use a cutting attachment without an
approved guard. If an incorrect or faulty
guard is fitted this can cause serious
personal injury.
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Always stop the product, remove the
battery and make sure that the cutting
equipment stops completely before you
start to do any work on the product.
Departure from the sharpening instructions
conciderably increase the risk of kickback.
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If you encounter a situation where you
are uncertain how to proceed you should
ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your
service workshop. Avoid all usage which
you consider to be beyond your capability.
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