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to the blades and the unit. When the blades become blocked, immediately switch off the
unit.
▪ Do not force the grass and hedge shears while cutting. Allow the unit to work at the rate
for which it was designed.
▪ While trimming scrubs or hedges make sure not to cut hidden electric wires
(fairy lights or similar). Always keep a safe distance (min. 10 m) to high-voltage
power lines.
▪ Charge the battery of the grass and hedge shears only with the included charging
station and charger. Do not charge other devices with this accessory.
▪ Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C. A
charged battery can be used to power the unit under ambient temperature conditions
between 0 °C and 50 °C. Do not expose the battery to extreme conditions such as heat or
impacts. The battery can be damaged and corrosive liquid can leak out. Battery acid is very
aggressive and can lead to serious acid burns.
▪ When
not in
10 °C and 30 °C out of reach of children and persons in need of supervision.
▪ Do not disassemble burn or short-circuit batteries.
▪ Should the grass and hedge shears become damaged do not use it and have it repaired by
a professional or contact our customer support department. Do not disassemble the grass
and hedge shears or try repairing it yourself.
Additional Battery and Charger Safety Notes
WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire, burn and
explosion hazard.
Use the battery charger correctly
▪ Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger before
attempting to charge the battery.
▪ Do not attempt to use the charger with other batteries. Keep the battery charger clean;
Foreign objects and dirt can cause a short circuit and block the ventilation holes. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in overheating or fire.
▪ Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause overheating or fire.
▪ Use only chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge the batteries. If a charger
is not suitable for a certain kind of battery there is a risk of fire.
▪ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
▪ Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
▪ The device is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m above sea level. Keep the
battery out of reach of children. When not in use batteries should be stored at room
temperature (approx. 20 ˚C).
▪ Do not open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60 °C or incinerate. Do not dispose of in fire
or similar.
▪ Keep the battery 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.
▪ If used incorrectly, liquid may leak from the battery. Avoid contact with it. In case of
accidental contact, rinse with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
use, store the
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battery in a dry place between