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emergency. Never wear additional clothing over
the harness or otherwise restrict access to the quick
release mechanism.
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Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly,
wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not
place your hand or fingers between blades or in any
position where they could get pinched or cut.
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Always stop the product, remove the battery pack,
make sure all moving parts have come to stop, and
allow the pole hedge trimmer to cool down before:
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adjusting the working position of the cutting device
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cleaning or clearing a blockage
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leaving the product unattended
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checking, maintaining, or working on the product.
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Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This
can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
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Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 18 mm thick, or those obviously too large to feed
into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.
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Do not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn blades.
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If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or
the pole hedge trimmer starts making unusual noise
or vibration, stop the product, remove the battery, and
allow the product to stop before you do the following:
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inspect for damage
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check for, and tighten, any loose parts
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have any damage parts replaced or repaired with
parts having equivalent specifications.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
WARNING
Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension shaft
and tool are securely fastened before each use and at
frequent intervals.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Stop the product, remove the battery, and allow both to
cool before storing or transporting
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Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. For extra safety, store the battery separately
from the pole hedge trimmer. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do
not store outdoors.
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Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing
the product or during transportation.
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For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, contribute to poor performance,
and may void your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, bring the product to an
authorised service centre. When servicing, use only
original replacement parts.
WARNING
The blades are sharp. To prevent personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when cleaning, lubricating and
fitting, or removing the blade protector.
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Remove the battery and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before conducting any
maintenance or cleaning work.
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You may only make adjustments or repairs described
in this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised
service centre.
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After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
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After each use, clean the debris from the blades with a
stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust preventative
lubricant before refitting the blade protector. Use the
recommended rust preventative and lubricant spray
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