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4 Safety Precautions
► Protect the connecting cable and extension
cord from heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting cable and extension
cord on a dry surface.
■ The extension cable warms up in operation. If
that heat cannot escape, it may cause a fire.
► If using a cable reel: completely unroll the
cable reel.
■ If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they
may be damaged if the charger is mounted on
the wall. Contact with wiring can result in elec‐
tric shock. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the
wall at the proposed mounting site.
■ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as
described in this User Manual, the charger or
the battery may fall or the charger may over‐
heat. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Mount the charger on a wall as described in
this User Manual.
■ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the
battery inserted, the battery may fall out of the
charger. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on the wall first before
inserting the battery.
4.10 Transporting
4.10.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift dur‐
ing transport. This may result in injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing
straps or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
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■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10.3 Charger
WARNING
■ The charger may turn over or move while
being transported. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the charger with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying the charger. The connecting cable
and the charger may be damaged.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it
to the charger.
4.11 Storing
4.11.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer. Children may
be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the hedge trimmer and metal components.
This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
4.11.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
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