General safety advice / Starting operation
Safety instructions specific to the tool
JCheck the condition of the device,
charger 11 , lead 12 and plug 13 
before starting to charge the device. Do not use the tool if any of the parts are dam- aged. Never open the tool. Repair or replace- ment must only be carried out by the Service Office or an electrical expert. Damaged tools, mains cables or mains plugs pose a danger to life as a result of electric shock.
JMaintenance and cleaning must only be carried out when the tool is switched off and the battery charger is disconnected from the mains power.
JNever under any circumstances charge the integrated rechargeable battery with the bat- tery charger if damaged.
JOnly use the original battery charger to charge the integrated battery.
JBefore connecting the battery charger to the mains power, make sure that the mains current
is 230 V ~ 50 Hz and is equipped with a 16 A fuse in accordance with requirements.
Caution! How to avoid injury:
JUse the following safety gear when operating the tool: Wear safety gog- gles, worker safety boots and protec-
tive gloves.
JCaution! The saw blade 7
runs on after the tool has been switched off! Avoid any
contact with the rotating saw blade 7 .
JOnly remove workpieces when the saw blade has come to a complete standstill.
JPrevent the saw blade 7 from coming into contact and / or colliding with stones, metal, or similar materials. The saw blade 7 may other- wise be damaged.
JSwitch off the device immediately (by releasing the On / Off switch 4 ):
-If you strike any foreign body (e.g. a nail) while making a cut!
-if the saw blade 7 becomes blocked (e.g.
by wood shavings / sawdust).
JNever have the charger 11 connected to the device while you are sawing.
JKeep out of the area in which a cut and falling branch could hit.
QStarting operation
QCharging the integrated rechargeable battery
The battery initially requires about
Starting the charging process
jInsert the plug 13 into the charging socket 2 .
jInsert the charger 11 into the mains socket.
The LED on the charger 11 indicates the device’s battery charge state:
1.Red: The device requires to be charged or is being charged.
2.Green: The device is fully charged.
Ending the charging process
jPull the charger 11 out of the mains socket.
jPull the plug 13 out of the charging socket 2 .
Only charge the rechargeable battery when it is empty. This prevents the “memory effect” (loss of capacity as a result of charging when only partially discharged).
JNever switch the device on while it is being charged.
JDo not allow any objects to cover the charger! The heat generated by the charger while oper- ating can lead to a
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