Stiga MH 500 Li 48 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 117

conditions and the type of work to
be performed. Using a power tool for
operations different to those specified
may cause hazardous situations.
5) Use and precautions to take during
use of battery-operated power tools
a) Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another type of battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with
specifically designated battery
packs. Use of other battery packs
may create a risk of injury or fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like
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.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may
leak from the battery: avoid all contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water immediately. If the liquid
comes into contact with the eyes,
seek medical assistance immediately.
Liquids leaking from the battery terminals
may cause irritation or burns.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only original replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
2.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS
• Take care of overhead power lines.
• If the cutting mechanism strikes any
foreign object or the hedge trimmer
starts making any unusual noise or
vibration, shut off the power source and
allow the machine to stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and take the following steps:
– inspect for damage;
– check for and tighten any loose parts;
– have any damaged parts replaced
or repaired with parts having
equivalent specifications.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and stay
alert for possible hazards of which you may
not be aware due to the noise of the machine.
• During work operations, always hold the
machine firmly with both hands. Holding
with one hand may cause loss of control and
therefore cause serious personal injury.
• Keep all body parts away from the cutter
blade. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is in stop
position when removing the cut material. A
moment of negligence when using the hedge
trimmer may lead to serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by holding it
from the handle with the blade in stop
position. Always mount the cutting means
guard during transport or when the
machine is being stored. Proper handling
of the hedge trimmer reduces the possibility
of personal injury caused by the blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may
come in contact with hidden wiring. Cutter
blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2.3 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Safeguarding the environment must be a relevant
and priority aspect of machine use, of benefit to
the community and the environment we live in.
• Avoid being a disturbance to the
neighbourhood. Use this machine at
reasonable times of the day only (not
early morning or late evening when the
noise could cause disturbance).
• Comply with local regulations for the
disposal of packaging, deteriorated parts or
any elements with a strong environmental
impact; this waste must not be disposed of
as normal waste, it must be separated and
taken to specified waste disposal centres
where the material will be recycled.
• Comply with local regulations for
the disposal of waste materials
• When the machine is withdrawn from service,
do not dispose of it in the environment,
but take it to a waste disposal facility in
accordance with the local regulations in force.
Do not throw electrical equipment away
with domestic waste. According to the
European Directive 2012/19/EU on
electrical and electronic equipment
waste and its implementation in
compliance with national standards, old electrical
equipment must be collected separately, for eco-
compatible recycling. If electrical equipment is
disposed of in landfills or in the ground,
hazardous substances can leak into the
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