Flymo EasiCut 500CT Original Instructions Manual page 4

3. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Personal safety
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is
to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted
before using the product. Never attempt to use
an incomplete product or one with an unautho-
rised modification.
5. This product has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of con-
tact with overhead electric lines.
Power tool use and care
1. Know how to stop the product quickly in an emer-
gency.
2. Never hold the product by the guard.
3. Never operate the product with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
4. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the product.
5. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial
light.
6. Avoid operating your product on a wet hedge,
where feasible.
7. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means
at all times and especially when switching on the motor.
8. Remove the battery pack :-
- before leaving the product unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the product;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a safe
operating condition;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Battery Care
1. If over a period of time the battery quickly
runs down after a full 5-6 hour charging
period, a replacement battery is needed.
2. There will be some charge present in the
battery but to ensure maximum running time,
recharge your product for 5-6 hours before
use.
3. To prevent permanent battery damage,
never store in a discharged condition.
4. Contact your local approved service
centre/dealer/distributor for a replacement
battery and for safe disposal of your old
battery.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
4. After use the product should be stored using the
blade cover provided.
5. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of chil-
dren. Do not store outdoors.
6. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes
before storing.
Battery
Cordless Battery Powered Products require spe-
cial care.
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP HANDS
AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH
LEVER WHILE CARRYING THE PRODUCT.
2. Always charge the product indoors and store in a
cool dry place - out of the reach of children.
3. Use the charger with standard domestic
household electrical outlets only.
4. Do not abuse the charger or charger cord.
5. Do not use the charger if the charger or cable
is damaged.
6. Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an
explosive or corrosive environment. Avoid
areas where flammable liquids or gases are
present to avoid creating a fire or explosion.
7. Do not attempt to repair the unit including the
battery.
8. Do not insert any object into the motor area.
Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.
9. Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery.
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals.
Dispose of properly.
Battery
5. Battery
18 Volt 1.3 Amp/Hour
"High Power"
No maintenance required
• IMPORTANT
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES
SAFELY. DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN OR
INCINERATE.
Winter Storage
1. Fully charge for 5-6 hours before winter
storage.
2. Avoid extended storage without re-charge.
3. Store in a cool dry place.
For further information on Battery replacement
contact Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service
direct:-
Telephone :0844 844 4558 UK
1800 882 350 ROI
Fax : 01325 302530