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10. This product generates vibration during operation. This
makes long continuous work physically strenuous so
avoid a poor work posture and be sure to take frequent
rests. Also during short work periods, stop work
immediately to take a rest when your fi ngers, hands,
arms or shoulders become tired.
11. Use gloves, or cloth to protect your hands when handling
the blade. Careless handling may lead to injury.
12. Do not expose the blade to excessive pressure during
cutting as the blade could be damaged.
13. The blade is extremely hot after cutting. Do not touch it to
prevent burn injuries.
14. The tool should be used by an operator standing
securely on the ground. Do not use the tool on a ladder
or unstable location.
15. To prevent unforeseen accidents, never leave the tool
running unattended on a stand or on the fl oor.
16. Do not expose the tool to insecticide and other
chemicals. Such chemicals could cause cracking and
other damage.
17. Do not secure the front switch or trigger switch pulled.
If you pull it by mistake, the unit may work suddenly,
causing injury.
18. Do not use the product if the tool or the battery terminals
(battery mount) are deformed.
Installing the battery could cause a short circuit that
could result in smoke emission or ignition.
19. Keep the tool's terminals (battery mount) free of swarf
and dust.
○ Prior to use, make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected in the area of the terminals.
○ During use, try to avoid swarf or dust on the tool from
falling on the battery.
○ When suspending operation or after use, do not leave
the tool in an area where it may be exposed to falling
swarf or dust.
Doing so could cause a short circuit that could result in
smoke emission or ignition.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
When removing the blade case
WARNING
Be sure to turn the tool off and remove the battery from
the tool before attaching and removing the blade case.
CAUTION
To prevent injury, take care when placing the blade in the
blade case.
When changing speed
NOTE
The battery must be mounted to the main body and the
trigger of the main handle must be pulled otherwise the
LED will not light up, even though the selector button is
pressed.
During use
WARNING
○ To prevent accidents, make sure there are no people in
the work area.
○ Use protective goggles during work to prevent injury
from twigs and wood chips.
○ Do not use to tool to cut wire, metal plates or other hard
objects. The tool could be damaged and cause injury.
CAUTION
○ Use a pair of pruning shears to cut thick branches before
using the hedge trimmer.
Do not force the tool to prevent it from breaking.
○ Stop the tool immediately if the blade stalls against a too
heavy branch. Do not allow the motor to seize up as it
could damage the motor.
○ Use only for cutting shrub.
NOTE
○ Lubricate (using sewing machine oil, mineral oil, etc.)
the blade before starting and then every hour. Use an
adequate amount of oil and wipe away excess oil.
○ During work (for example, when taking rests) do not
leave the tool in a place exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperature. This will prevent proper cooling and
could result in damage.
○ Do not use the tool for work that exceeds its capacity.
Such operation could cause the motor to lock up or slow
down and will damage it.
○ Do not use the tool for cutting the lawn or weeds. Grass
or weeds could stick to the blade.
○ Cut thick branches by gently pressing the blades against
the branch.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND
CHARGER
1. Always charge the battery at an ambient temperature of
-10–40°C. A temperature of less than -10°C will result in
over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be
charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20–25°C.
2. Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger for
about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery or charger.
5. Never short-circuit the rechargeable battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the
battery.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in fi re.
If the battery is burnt, it may explode.
7. Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
8. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased
as soon as the post-charging battery life becomes too
short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted
battery.
9. Do not insert objects into the air ventilation slots of the
charger.
Inserting metal objects or fl ammable into the charger air
ventilation slots will result in an electrical shock hazard or
damage to the charger.
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the
protection function to stop the output.
In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this
product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor may
stop. This is not the trouble but the result of protection
function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor
stops.
In such a case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this
case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of
overloading. After that, you can use it again.
3. If the battery is overheated under overload work, the
battery power may stop.
In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery
cool. After that, you can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation,
smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand, please
be sure to heed the following precautions.
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