h) Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, e.g. wire fences and hidden wiring.
i) Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with both
hands if two handles are provided.
j) The hedge trimmer is intended to be used by
the operator at ground level and not on ladders
or any other unstable support.
k) Before operating the hedge trimmer, the user
should make sure the locking device(s) of any
moving elements (e.g. the extended shaft and
pivoting element), if any, are in the locked
position.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
b) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
c) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by other metal objects. When
battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
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may cause burns or fire.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes.
If contact has been made, wash the affected
area with copious amounts of water and seek
medical advice.
f) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
g) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
h) Always purchase the battery pack
recommended by the device manufacturer for
the equipment.
i) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
j) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
k) Battery pack needs to be charged before use.
Always use the correct charger and refer to
the manufacturer's instructions or equipment
manual for proper charging instructions.
l) Do not leave battery pack on prolonged charge
when not in use.
m) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
n) Recharge only with the charger specified by
Kress. Do not use any charger other than that
specifically provided for use with the equipment.
o) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
p) Use only the battery pack in the application for
which it was intended.
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q) Remove the battery pack from the equipment
when not in use.
r) Dispose of properly.
s) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
t) Keep the battery away from microwaves and
high pressure.
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To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read instruction
manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Do not expose to rain
Batteries may enter water
cycle if disposed improperly,
which can be hazardous for
ecosystem. Do not dispose of
waste batteries as unsorted
municipal waste.
Do not burn
Wear protective gloves
Keep hands away from blade
Remove battery from the
socket before carrying out
any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.