General Safety Warnings; Safety Warnings For Battery Pack - Worx WG183E Manual

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Carefully read the instructions for the safe operation
of the machine.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
- The appliance is only to be used with the power supply
unit provided with the appliance.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safe operating practices
Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine.
b) Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions
or children to use the machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
a) Never operate the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
b) Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while
operating the machine.
Operation
a) Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
b) Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
shields or without guards or shields in place.
c) Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are
away from the cutting means.
d) Always remove or disconnect battery pack :
– whenever leaving the machine unattended;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object;
– whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
e) Take care against injury to feet and hands from the
cutting means.
f) Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
Maintenance and storage
a) Always remove or disconnect battery pack before
carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
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b) Use only the manufacturer's recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
c) Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the
machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
d) When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of
children.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery
pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by conductive materials. 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 a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come into 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) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or
battery pack has been swallowed.
g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
i) Battery pack needs to be charged before use.
Always refer to this instruction and use the
correct charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not
in use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
l) Recharge only with the charger specified by
Worx. Do not use any charger other than that
specifically provided for use with the equipment.
m) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed
for use with the equipment.
n) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
o) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
p) Remove the battery from the equipment when not
in use.
q) Dispose of properly.
r) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
s) Do not remove battery pack from its original
packaging until required for use.
t) Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the
battery and ensure correct use.
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