Contents

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:	2
Symbols on the battery and/or on the battery
charger:	2
Symbols in the operator’s manual:	2
CONTENTS
Contents	4
Note the following before starting:	4
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,	5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what?	6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General power tool safety warnings	7
Personal protective equipment	9
Battery and battery charger	9
Machine′s safety equipment	11
BATTERY HANDLING
Battery status	13
Battery charger	13
Transport and storage	14
Disposal of the battery, battery charger and
machine	14
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	15
Connect battery to the machine	15
Starting and stopping	15
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	16
MAINTENANCE
Inspection and maintenance	19
Cleaning and lubrication	19
Troubleshooting schedule	20
Maintenance schedule	21
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	22
EC Declaration of Conformity	23

Note the following before starting:

Please read the operator's manual carefully.

WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise

! can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

WARNING! Under no circumstances may

! the design of the machine be modiﬁed without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use original accessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a

! hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator's manual.

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