Do not use any cleaning agents or
solvents. This could damage the de-
vice irreparably. Chemical substances may
attack the plastic parts of the machine.
Perform the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guaran-
tee long and reliable use.
• Check the device before each use for
obvious defects such as loose, worn or
damaged parts. Check the hand tight-
ness of the screws (
gear nut (
3).
• Do not cut with a dull or worn blade,
otherwise you will overload the motor
and gears of your device.
• Keep the two blades, the ventilation
slits (
6) and the motor housing of
the device clean. Use a damp cloth or
brush to do this. The device must neither
be sprayed with water nor be put into
water.
Transport
Transport the device when it is switched off
and with the blade guard (1) fi tted.
Storage
• Clean the device prior to storage.
• Store the device in the storage case
(
19) in a dry place and out of the
reach of children with the supplied
blade guard (
Disposal/environmental
protection
Remove the battery from the device and re-
cycle the device, battery, accessories and
packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
5/20) and the
1) in place.
Electrical devices must not be dis-
posed of with domestic waste.
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical
and electronic equipment: Consumers are
legally obliged to recycle electrical and
electronic equipment in an environmen-
tally sound manner at the end of its life.
In this way, environmentally friendly and
resource-saving recycling is ensured.
Depending on implementation in national
law, you may have the following options:
• Return to a shop,
• Hand over to an offi cial collection point,
• Return to the manufacturer/distributor.
This does not affect accessories enclosed
with the old devices or tools without any
electrical components.
Do not throw batteries into domestic
waste, fi re (risk of explosion) or wa-
ter. Damaged batteries can harm the
environment and your health if poisonous
fumes or liquids escape.
Dispose of the batteries according to local
standards. Defective or used batteries must
be recycled in accordance with Directive
2006/66/EC. Hand in the batteries at a
used battery collection point where they
are recycled in an environmentally friendly
manner. For more information, please
contact your local waste management
provider or our service centre.
Dispose of batteries in a discharged state.
We recommend covering the contacts with
an adhesive strip to protect against short
circuits. Do not open the battery.
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