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before checking for damage after striking a foreign
object
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before performing maintenance
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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
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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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If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately turn off the product
and inspect it for damage or identify the cause of the
vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.
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Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C.
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Store the product in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
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Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool,
battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow 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.
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Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
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Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 20°C.
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Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow
both to cool down before storing or transporting.
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Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store
the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
that is inaccessible to children. For extra safety, store
the battery pack separately from the product. Keep the
product away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product
outdoors.
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Fit the blade cover before storing the product or during
transportation.
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For transportation, 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.
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Original Instructions
MAINTENANCE
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Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
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Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
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The blades are extremely sharp. To prevent personal
injury, exercise extreme caution when cleaning,
lubricating, fitting, or removing the blade cover.
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Remove the battery pack before adjusting, maintaining,
or cleaning the product.
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You may make adjustments and repairs described in this
manual. For other repairs, have the product serviced by
an authorised service centre only.
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After each use, clean the plastic parts 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 cover.
The manufacturer recommends using rust preventative
lubricant spray to apply an even distribution and reduce
the risk of personal injury from contact with the blades.
For information about a suitable spray product, check
with an authorised service centre.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product. Follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Wear ear protection.
Do not expose the product to rain or
damp conditions.
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective
gloves.
Always hold the product with both
hands when operating.
To prevent serious injury, do not touch
the cutting blades.
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