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For your safety.
Read all safety warnings and all
WARNING
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Do not use this power tool before you have
thoroughly read and completely understood this
Instruction Manual and the enclosed "General
Safety Instructions" (document number
3 41 30 465 06 0). The documents mentioned should
be kept for later use and enclosed with the power tool,
should it be passed on or sold.
Please also observe the relevant national industrial
safety regulations.
Intended use of the power tool:
ABLS AS (**): Hand-guided sheet metal shears for cut-
ting sheet metal in weather-protected environments
without water supply using the application tools and
accessories recommended by Fein.
ABSS AS (**): Hand-guided slitting shears for cutting
sheet metal and tight curves in weather-protected envi-
ronments without water supply using the application
tools and accessories recommended by Fein.
Special safety instructions.
Do not use a damaged power tool. Before each use of
the power tool, check the housing and other compo-
nents for damage such as cracks or breakage.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-
tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro-
tection must be capable of stopping flying debris gener-
ated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
may cause hearing loss.
Secure the work piece firmly. A work piece that is
gripped tightly in a clamping device or vice, is more
secure than if held by hand.
Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the
power tool. If the insulation is damaged, protection
against an electric shock will be ineffective.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the power tool manu-
facturer. Safe operation is not ensured merely because
an accessory fits your power tool.
Clean the ventilation openings on the power tool at reg-
ular intervals using non-metal tools. The blower of the
motor draws dust into the housing. An excessive accu-
mulation of metallic dust can cause an electrical hazard.
Do not direct the power tool against yourself, other per-
sons or animals. Danger of injury from sharp or hot
application tools.
Use and handling of the battery (battery pack).
These safety warnings apply only for 18V FEIN AMP-
Share Li-ion batteries.
Use the battery only in AMPShare partner products. 18V
batteries marked with AMPShare are fully compatible
with the following products:
– All products of the FEIN-18V-AMPShare system
– All 18V products from AMPShare partners.
When working with and charging incorrect, damaged,
repaired or reconditioned batteries, imitations or other
brands, there is danger of fire and/or explosion.
Observe the battery recommendations in the operating
instructions for your product. Only in this way can the
battery and the product be operated safely, and the bat-
teries are protected from dangerous overload.
Only charge the batteries with chargers recommended
by FEIN or one of the AMPShare partners. A charger that
is suitable one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.
The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full
battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the
battery charger before using for the first time.
Store batteries out of the reach of children.
Batteries must not be disassembled, opened or reduced
in size. Do not subject batteries to mechanical impact
or shock. Hazardous vapours and fluid can escape in
case of damage and improper use of the battery. The
vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or
burns.
In case of skin contact with battery fluid, rinse immedi-
ately with plenty of water. In case of eye contact with
battery fluid, wash out the eye with clean water and
immediately seek a doctor for treatment!
When the battery fluid has come into contact with
objects close by, check the respective components.
Avoid skin contact by wearing protective gloves. Clean
the parts with dry household paper or replace the parts
if necessary. Escaping vapours can irritate the respira-
tory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
skin irritations or burns.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Keep the battery not
being used away from 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 may cause burns or a fire.
The battery can be damaged by sharp objects such as
nails or screwdrivers or by external force. An internal
short-circuit may occur and the battery can burn,
smoke, explode or overheat.
Never maintain damaged batteries. Any maintenance of
batteries should be performed only by the manufac-
turer or by authorised after-sales service centers.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, debris, water,
max.50°C
and moisture. Danger of explosion and short-
circuiting.
Operate and store the battery only at ambient tempera-
tures between -20 °C and +50 °C. As an example, do not
leave the battery in a vehicle in summer. At tempera-
tures < 0 °C, machine-specific performance restrictions
are possible.