Keep other people and animals away from
the area while using the pruning shears.
Never allow children to use the pruning
shears.
Always wear a helmet, heavy-duty gloves
and protective goggles when using the
pruning shears. A sturdy pair of work gloves
can reduce vibrations in your hands.
Always wear protective gloves when
handling the blade. Never place your hand
or fi ngers near the blade while using the
pruning shears.
For outdoor use in dry weather only.
Do not use the pruning shears if the bush is
wet or damp following rain or dew.
Always keep the blade lubricated.
Do not use the pruning shears whilst
standing on a ladder, etc.
Watch your footing when using the pruning
shears. Cut branches on the ground
represent a safety risk if you trip over them
while working.
If the blade becomes blocked, you must
immediately release the on/off button so
that the motor is not overloaded.
Do not switch the pruning shears on unless
the blade is properly fi tted.
Keep fi ngers and hands safely away from the
blade while using the pruning shears. Always
keep an eye on where your fi ngers are in
relation to the blade of the pruning shears
when working with it.
Never remove cut material from the work
area while the pruning shears are in use.
Never prevent the safety devices from
functioning.
Always remove the battery from the pruning
shears after use, before removing objects
stuck in the blade and when cleaning the
shears.
Make sure that you do not accidentally cut
electrical cables, telephone cables or similar.
Never walk around with the pruning shears
with your fi nger on the on/off button, as this
may lead to accidental activation.
Always replace the protective cover when
transporting or storing the pruning shears.
Safety instructions for battery and
charger
Do not try to charge other batteries using
the charger even if they have the same
specifi cations as the battery provided.
Do not try to charge the battery using a
diff erent charger even if it has the same
specifi cations as the charger provided.
Protect the charger's and the battery's
terminals when the parts are not in use. If
they come into contact with liquids, metal
parts or other conductive materials, the
charger or battery may short circuit.
Never use the charger if the battery, charger
or cord is damaged.
The battery must only be charged indoors at
an ambient temperature of 10-40 °C.
The battery and charger may get hot during
charging. This is completely normal.
Use only batteries and chargers that are
specifi cally designed for these pruning
shears.
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