Gardena AssistCut 12222 Operator's Manual page 14

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non­skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off­position before connecting
to power source and / or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the machine.
Carrying machines with your finger on the switch or
energising machines that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the machine on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the machines may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the machine in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust­related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of machines allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Machine use and care
a) Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct machine
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) Do not use the machine if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any machine that cannot be con­
trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and / or the battery pack from the machine before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing machines.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the machine accidentally.
d) Store idle machines out of the reach of chil­
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate the
machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain machines. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the machine's
operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained machines.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the machine, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the machine for operations
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different from those intended could result in a hazard­
ous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the machine in unex­
pected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
b) Use machine only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
c) 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.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con­
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam­
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem­
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the tem­
perature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the
specified range may damage the battery and increase
the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your machine serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine is
maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed by
the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Additional safety warnings
Battery safety
Read all the safety and general
instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use
the charger if you can fully evaluate all functions and
carry them out without restrictions, or if you have
received corresponding instructions.
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