Kärcher GSH 18-20 Battery Original Operating Instructions page 23

may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an
electric shock.
 Keep cable away from cut-
ting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidental-
ly cut by the blade.
Additional safety instructions
WARNING ● The device is
not intended for use by children,
persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities or
persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions. The age of the opera-
tor may be limited by local
restrictions. ● Keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting
area, especially when switching
on the motor. ● Replace any
worn or damaged parts before
operating the device. ● Avoid
switching the device on uninten-
tionally. Make sure that the on/
off switch is in the off position
before connecting the battery
pack, lifting or carrying the de-
vice. ● Use the device only in
daylight or under good artificial
lighting. ● Do not run but rather
walk when working with the de-
vice. Maintain a solid and safe
footing and keep your balance,
especially when working on gra-
dients. ● Check that the moving
parts function correctly and are
not blocked, and that no parts
are broken or damaged. Have a
damaged device repaired before
using it. ● Do not forcefully oper-
ate the device. ● Switch the mo-
tor off, remove the battery pack
and make sure that all moving
parts have stopped moving:
 Before making any adjust-
ments.
 Before leaving the device un-
attended.
 Before checking, cleaning or
servicing the device.
 Before removing a blockage.
 Before changing accessories.
 After hitting a foreign object.
First check the device for
damage and repair any dam-
age before restarting the de-
vice.
 When the device starts to vi-
brate unusually. First check
the device for damage and re-
pair any damage before re-
starting the device.
● Switch off the motor if you
stop the cutting process or if you
move from one operating loca-
tion to another.
CAUTION ● Risk of injury
when loose fitting clothing, hair
or jewellery is caught by moving
parts of the device. Keep cloth-
ing and jewellery away from
moving parts of the device. Tie
long hair back. ● Have repair
work carried out by the author-
ised customer service only.
● Wear long, heavy trousers,
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