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event of a short circuit there is a
risk of fire and explosion.
• Always make sure that the device
is properly in one of the specified
working positions before starting
the device.
• The blades must be checked
regularly for wear and reground.
Blunt blades overload the device.
Any damage that results is not
covered by the warranty.
• Switch off the device and remove
the battery. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop
• when leaving the device
• before removing obstructions or
loosening blockages
• before checking the device,
cleaning it or performing main-
tenance work on it
• If the cutting unit touches a foreign
object or the device starts to vi-
brate abnormally, an immediate in-
spection is required:
• examine for loose parts and
tighten these
• search for signs of damage
• replace damaged parts with
equivalent ones or have the
device repaired.
• Do not try to repair the device by
yourself unless you have profes-
sional training. All work not men-
tioned in this instruction manu-
al may only be performed by our
service centre. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
appliances.
• Only use accessories recom-
mended by PARKSIDE. Unsuit-
able accessories may cause elec-
tric shock or fire.
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Residual risks
There will always be residual risks
even if you operate this device ac-
cording to the instructions. The fol-
lowing hazards may occur in connec-
tion with the type and design of this
device:
• Eye damage if no suitable eye pro-
tection is worn.
• Hearing damage if suitable ear pro-
tection is not worn.
• Health injuries resulting from the
effect of hand/arm vibration in the
event that the tool is used over a
longer period of time or is not used
and maintained properly.
• Cutting injuries
WARNING! Danger due to elec-
tromagnetic field generated while the
tool is in operation. Under certain cir-
cumstances, this field may negat-
ively affect active or passive med-
ical implants. In order to reduce the
danger of serious or fatal injuries, we
recommend that individuals who wear
medical implants should consult their
doctor and the manufacturer of the
implant before operating the tool.
Preparation
WARNING! Risk of injury due to
unintentional start-up. Only insert
the battery into the device once the
device is fully prepared for use.
Control elements
Familiarise yourself with the operating
elements before using the device for
the first time.
• Switch lock (1)
• The switch lock prevents the
device from being switched on
accidentally.
• Unlock: Slide forwards