Power tool use and care

1.Know how to stop the product quickly in an emer- gency.

2.Never hold the product by the guard.

3.Never operate the product with damaged guards or without guards in place.

4.Do not use stepladders whilst operating the product.

5.Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.

6.Avoid operating your product on a wet hedge, where feasible.

7.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor.

8.Remove the battery pack :-

-before leaving the product unattended for any period;

-before clearing a blockage;

-before checking, cleaning or working on the product;

-if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition;

-if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check im- mediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.

-before passing to another person.

Maintenance and storage

1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the product is in safe working condition.

2.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

3.Be careful during adjustment of the product to pre- vent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

4.After use the product should be stored using the blade cover provided.

5.Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children. Do not store outdoors.

6.Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes be- fore storing.

Battery

Cordless Battery Powered Products require special care.

1.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER WHILE CARRYING THE PROD- UCT.

2.Always charge the product indoors and store in a cool dry place - out of the reach of children.

3.Use the charger with standard domestic household electrical outlets only.

4.Do not abuse the charger or charger cord.

5.Do not use the charger if the charger or cable is dam- aged.

6.Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an explo- sive or corrosive environment. Avoid areas where flammable liquids or gases are present to avoid cre- ating a fire or explosion.

7.Do not attempt to repair the unit including the battery.

8.Do not insert any object into the motor area. Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.

9.Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery. Batteries contain hazardous chemicals. Dispose of properly.

Battery

Battery Care

IMPORTANT

1.

If over a period of time the battery quickly runs down

 

DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES SAFELY

 

after a full 5-6 hour charging period, a replacement

 

DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN OR INCINERATE.

2.

battery is needed.

Winter Storage

There will be some charge present in the battery but

1.

Fully charge for 5-6 hours before winter storage.

 

to ensure maximum running time, recharge your prod-

2.

Avoid extended storage without re-charge.

3.

uct for 5-6 hours before use.

3.

Store in a cool dry place.

To prevent permanent battery damage, never store in

For further information on Battery replacement contact

4.

a discharged condition.

Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service direct:-

Contact your local approved service centre/dealer/dis-

Telephone :

0844 844 4558 UK

 

tributor for a replacement battery and for safe disposal

Fax :

1800 882 350 ROI

5.

of your old battery.

01325 302530

Battery

 

 

 

 

18 Volt 1.3 Amp/Hour

 

 

 

 

"High Power"

 

 

 

 

No maintenance required

 

 

 

Assembly

A

Assembly of Handguard.

1. Insert Handguard into slot as illustrated in figure A, ensuring that it is securely located.

DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITHOUT FITTING

THE HANDGUARD

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Flymo 500CT manual Battery Care, Winter Storage, Assembly of Handguard