BEFORE USE
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This tool is not intended for use by children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
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Ensure that children do not play with the tool
Do not leave the tool unattended
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Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate artificial
lighting
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Do not trim hedges when they are wet
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Never use the tool with a defective blade cover
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Check the functioning of the tool before each use and,
in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
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Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and
remove all foreign objects that could be entangled in the
cutting blades (such as stones, nails, wire fences, metal
plant supports)
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Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the
product. Check with your local authority for advice.
DURING USE
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Wear protective gloves, a dust mask, close-fitting clothes
and sturdy shoes
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Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open
sandals
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Always wear long trousers and long sleeves when
operating the tool
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Keep other persons and animals at a distance of 15
metres when using the tool
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In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
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Take a secure stance at ground level surface when
working and not on ladders or any other unstable
support.
AFTER USE
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Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out of
reach of children
- store the battery pack separately from the tool
BATTERIES
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The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
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Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
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Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
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Do not disassemble the battery
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Do not expose tool/battery to rain
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Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Do not expose tool to rain
6 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
8 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
9 Wear head protection
q Keep hands away from blade
w Keep sufficient distance away from electrical power lines
USE
Assembly instructions
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! remove battery from tool
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Attaching the poles e
- Fit the front pole G together with one end of the
extension pole L, tighten them together with the
threaded sleeve H by rotating it.Make sure that both
parts are properly fitted
- Repeat this process to attach the other end of the
extension pole L to the rear pole R
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Attaching the shoulder strap r
- Attach the shoulder-strap hooks onto the shoulder-
strap loops located in the handling areas
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Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
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Removing/installing the battery 2
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Battery level indicator t
- press the battery level indicator button T to show the
current battery level ta
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button V tb, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button V tc, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
Battery protection
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The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button V tc; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level tb is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button V; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
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Adjusting the pivoting head y
- Press the two pivoting-head release buttons F
simultaneously
- Turn the pivoting head D to the desired position by
moving the pivoting head D up or down
- Release the pivoting-head release buttons F and make
sure that the pivoting head D is properly locked.
Pivoting head D can be positioned at one of the 8
different angles.
On/off u
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- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch S and then
pulling trigger switch T
- switch off the tool by releasing trigger switch T
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Operating the tool i
- firmly grasp the front handle with one hand and the rear
handle with the other hand, and take a secure stance
- guide the tool ahead of you
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