trimmer, always fit the blade sheath. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the
risk of personal injury from the blades.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches
are off and the battery pack is removed or
disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the
hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the hedge
trimmer "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may
be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
h) Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, e.g. wire fences and hidden wiring.
i) Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with
both hands if two handles are provided.
j) The hedge trimmer is intended to be used
by the operator at ground level and not on
ladders or any other unstable support.
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k) Before operating the hedge trimmer, the user
should make sure the locking device(s) of
any moving elements (e.g. the extended shaft
and pivoting element), if any, are in the locked
position.
l) Have any adjustable stopping mechanism
maintained at regular intervals.
POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
SAFETY WARNINGS
a) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use
the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any
electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric
shock resulting in death.
b) Always use two hands when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the
extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands
to avoid loss of control.
c) Always use head protection when operating
the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead.
Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
b) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
c) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
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battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by other metal objects. When
battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or
fire.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes.
If contact has been made, wash the affected
area with copious amounts of water and seek
medical advice.
f) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
g) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
h) Always purchase the battery pack
recommended by the device manufacturer for
the equipment.
i) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
j) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean
dry cloth if they become dirty.
k) Battery pack needs to be charged before use.
Always use the correct charger and refer to
the manufacturer's instructions or equipment
manual for proper charging instructions.
l) Do not leave battery pack on prolonged charge
when not in use.
m) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
n) Recharge only with the charger specified by
Kress. Do not use any charger other than
that specifically provided for use with the
equipment.
o) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
p) Use only the battery pack in the application for
which it was intended.
q) Remove the battery pack from the equipment
when not in use.
r) Dispose of properly.
s) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
t) Keep the battery away from microwaves and
high pressure.
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To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual
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