Kärcher GSH 18-20 Battery Bedienungsanleitung Seite 15

are broken or damaged. Have a damaged device re-
paired before using it. ● Do not forcefully operate the
device. ● Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack
and make sure that all moving parts have stopped mov-
ing:
● Before making any adjustments.
● Before leaving the device unattended.
● Before checking, cleaning or servicing the device.
● Before removing a blockage.
● Before changing accessories.
● After hitting a foreign object. First check the device
for damage and repair any damage before restarting
the device.
● When the device starts to vibrate unusually. First
check the device for damage and repair any dam-
age before restarting the device.
● Switch off the motor if you stop the cutting process or
if you move from one operating location to another.
CAUTION
● Risk of injury when loose fitting
clothing, hair or jewellery is caught by moving parts of
the device. Keep clothing and jewellery away from mov-
ing parts of the device. Tie long hair back. ● Have repair
work carried out by the authorised customer service on-
ly. ● Wear long, heavy trousers, sturdy shoes and well-
fitting gloves when working with the device. Do not work
barefoot. Do not wear any jewellery, sandals or short
trousers. ● Do not use the device on ladders or unstable
surfaces.
Additional Battery Safety Warnings
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool,
battery back, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow in-
side them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as sea-
water, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short cir-
cuit.
● Charge the battery pack in a location where the am-
bient temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
● Store the battery pack in a location where the ambi-
ent temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
● Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
Safe operation of battery-powered grass and
shrub shears
DANGER
● Severe injuries when objects are
flung by the cutting blade or when the cutting tool be-
comes entangled in wires or cords. Inspect the work ar-
ea thoroughly for objects such as stones, sticks, metal,
wires, bones or toys and remove these before using the
device.
WARNING
● The device is not intended for
use by persons with restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities or those lacking in experience and / or
lacking in knowledge. ● Keep children and other per-
sons out of the work area while you are using the de-
vice. ● Never use the device if the trigger on the handle
does not switch on and off correctly. ● Risk of injury be-
cause the blades continue rotating after the motor has
been switched off. ● Risk of serious injuries and equip-
ment damage. Make sure that the cutting tool is properly
installed and securely fastened before you start up the
device. ● Do not use the device if there is a danger of
lightning. ● Never start up a device that is incomplete or
is equipped with unauthorized modifications. ● Never
use the device with defective protective devices or with
no installed safety devices. ● Switch off the device in the
case of a malfunction or accident, and remove the bat-
tery pack. You may only start up the device again if it
has been checked by an authorized customer service
centre.
CAUTION
trols and the correct use of the device. ● Risk of injury
when loose fitting clothing, hair or jewellery is caught by
moving parts of the device. Keep clothing and jewellery
away from moving parts of the device. Tie long hair
back. ● Increased risk of accident in bad weather condi-
tions. Only use the device when safe working is guaran-
teed. ● The noise from the device can impair your ability
to hear, so pay attention to possible hazards in your vi-
cinity and in the work area. ● Risk of injury. Always wear
protective goggles, sturdy shoes and suitable clothing
when using the device.
ATTENTION
for accidents with other people and their property. ● On-
ly operate the device at temperatures between 0 °C and
40 °C. ● Store the device in a place where the tempera-
ture is between 0 °C and 40 °C.
Safe servicing and care
WARNING
battery pack and make sure that all moving parts have
stopped moving:
● Before cleaning or servicing the device.
● Before changing accessories.
● Each time after using the device, remove dirt from the
cutting tools using a hard brush and apply a suitable oil
for rust protection before fitting the blade guard. The
manufacturer recommends using a spray for rust pro-
tection and oiling. Ask your Customer Service depart-
ment to recommend a suitable spray. You can oil the
cutting tools as described, each time before using the
device. ● Keep the cutting tools sharp and clean. Sharp
cutting tools are easier to control and do not block so
easily. ● Make sure that the ventilation openings are
free of deposits. ● Risk of injury from sharp cutting tools.
Exercise special care when removing and fitting the
blade guard, cleaning and oiling the device.
CAUTION
tools. Wear non-slip, sturdy protective gloves when
handling the cutting tool. ● Risk of injury from exposed
blades. Fit the blade guard when not using the device,
also during short work breaks. ● Keep the handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and lubricants. ● Only use ac-
cessories and spare parts which are approved by the
manufacturer. Only original accessories and original
spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free
and safely.
ATTENTION
cloth each time after use. ● Do not use solvents to clean
the plastic parts, as they attack the materials used on
the device. Remove impurities such as dust, oil and lu-
bricants using a clean cloth.
Note
● Service and maintenance work may only be
performed by suitably qualified and specially trained
personnel. We recommend sending the product to an
authorised service centre for repair.
Safe transport and storage
CAUTION
injuries, you must only transport and store the device
with the blade guard installed and with the rechargeable
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● Familiarise yourself with the con-
● The device operator is responsible
● Switch the motor off, remove the
● Risk of injury from sharp cutting
● Clean the product with a soft, dry
● In order to prevent accidents or
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