Preparation; Safety Devices; Checking The Battery Charge Level; Charging - Parkside Performance Ppksa 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

may negatively 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 manufac-
turer of the implant before operating the tool.

Preparation

WARNING! Risk of injury due to uninten-
tional start-up. Only insert the battery into
the device once the device is fully prepared
for use.

Safety devices

The following safety devices are provided to
protect the user and the device:
Rear handle (1) with rear hand guard (15)
• Protects the hand from branches, twigs
and if the saw chain jumps off.
On/Off switch (2) with immediate chain
stop
• The device switches off immediately once
the on/off switch is released.
Switch lock (3)
• The switch lock must be unlocked in or-
der to switch on the device.
Chain brake lever/front hand protection
(5)
• The saw chain does not run when the
chain brake is locked into place.
• Stops the saw chain immediately in the
event of a kickback.
• Lever can also be operated manually.
• Protects the operator's left hand if it slips
off the front handle.
Saw chain (6) with low kickback
• Helps to absorb kickbacks thanks to spe-
cially developed safety devices.
Chain catch (8)
• Increases stability when making vertical
cuts.
• Makes sawing easier.

Checking the battery charge level

LEDs
red, orange, green
red, orange
red
1. Press the button (19) next to the charge
level indicator button (20) on the battery
(17).
The LEDs of the charge level indicator
show how much charge remains in the
battery.
2. Charge the battery (17) when only the red
LED on the charge level indicator (20) is
illuminated.

Charging

WARNING! Injury and property damage
due to improper handling of battery. Observe
the safety information and notes on charging
and proper use as shown in the instruction
manual for your battery and charger from the
series X 20 V TEAM. A detailed description
of the charging process and further inform-
ation can be found in these separate oper-
ating instructions. WARNING! Risk of in-
jury caused by leaking electrolyte solution!
Do not expose the battery to extreme con-
ditions such as heat and shocks. In case of
contact with eyes or skin, rinse the affected
sites with water or a neutralising agent and
seek medical attention.
WARNING! Risk of injury from electric
shock! Only charge batteries in dry rooms.
The external surface of the battery must be
clean and dry before being connected to the
charger.
• Charge the batteries before using them
for the first time.
• Always comply with the latest safety in-
formation, as well as the regulations and
information relating to environmental pro-
tection.

Charging the battery

See also the charger instruction manual.
Notes
• If warm, allow the battery to cool before
charging.
GB
MT
Meaning
Battery charged
Battery partially
charged
Battery needs to be
charged
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