Do not charge:
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non-rechargeable batteries in the battery charger or
use them in the machine.
•
the battery charger to charge the battery outdoors.
•
the battery in the rain or in wet conditions.
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the battery in direct sunlight.
Use the battery charger only when the surrounding
temperature is between 5 °C and 40 °C. Use the charger
in an environment which is well ventilated, dry and free
from dust.
Machine's safety equipment
This section describes the machine's safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
"What is what?" section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
The life span or the runtime of the machine can be
reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine
maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service
and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you
need further information please contact your nearest
service workshop.
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine requires
special training. This is especially true of the machine's
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer,
ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
!
faulty safety equipment. The machine's
safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Control panel
Make sure the machine is switched on or off when the
activate/deactivate button (1) is pressed and held (>1
sec.). The green LED (2) is lit or turned off.
Flashing warning symbol (3) and green LED (2) is lit could
indicate that:
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it is not possible to apply full power and, at the same
time, activate the machine. Release the power trigger
and the machine is active.
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the machine is blocked. Deactivate the machine.
Remove the battery from the machine. Remove the
twigs, branches or other materials that are jammed in
the blades.
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the machine is overloaded due to heavy trimming.
Release the power trigger and the machine is active.
If the warning symbol (3) flashes, it indicates that the
machine is too hot and the machine deactivates. When
the machine is restored to normal temperature it is again
ready to run and you can activate the machine.
Solid red warning light (3) indicates service.
Power trigger lockout
The power trigger is designed to prevent accidental
operation. It is necessary to press both the power trigger
lockout and the power trigger. The order actuation power
trigger lockout and power trigger doesn't matter. When
you release the handle, the power trigger and the power
trigger lockout both move back to their original positions.
This movement is operated by independent springs. This
arrangement means that the power trigger is
automatically locked at no operation state.
(3)
(2)
(1)
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