Appropriate Handling And Use Of Battery-Operated Power Tools; Service; Safety Instructions For Hedge Trimmers - Mantis 8570 Gebrauchsanweisung

Many accidents are the result of poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Thoroughly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are jamming less often and are easier to guide.
g) Use power tools, accessories, add-on tools,
etc. in accordance with these instructions and
in the way prescribed for the respective type
of tool. You should also consider the working
conditions and the work to be carried out. The
use of power tools for purposes other than those
intended for the respective tool may result in dan-
gerous situations.
5) Appropriate Handling and Use of Battery-operat-
ed Power Tools
a) Make sure that the device has been switched
off before inserting the battery. Inserting a bat-
tery into a switched-on power tool may lead to
accidents!
b) Only use charging devices recommended
by the manufacturer to charge the batteries.
Charging units are usually designed for certain
types of batteries; if used with other types there
is a risk of fire!
c) Only use batteries designed for your power
tool. The use of other batteries may lead to injury
and risk of fire!
d) Keep unused batteries clear of paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that may bridge the contacts. A short
circuit between the battery contacts may lead to
burns or fire!
e) Improper use may result in fluid leaking out
of the battery. Avoid any contact with battery
fluid. Flush with water in case of contact. If
battery fluid should get into your eyes seek
medical advice additionally. Leaking battery fluid
may lead to irritations of the skin or burns!

6) Service

a) Have the power tool serviced by qualified tech-
nical personnel only; repairs should be carried
out using exclusively original spare parts. This
will ensure the continued safe operation of the
power tool.

Safety Instructions for Hedge Trimmers:

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Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting
blades. Do not try to remove cut-off matter with
the tool running. Do not try to hold material to be
cut off with your hand. Remove cut-off matter that
is stuck between the blades only with the tool be-
ing switched off! When working with hedge trimmers
even a short moment of inattentiveness may result in
severe injury.
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Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with the
cutting blades standing still. Always put on the
protection cover when transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer. Careful handling reduces the risk of
injury through the cutting blades.
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• Check the hedge for hidden objects such as wire
fencing before beginning to cut.
• The hedge trimmer may not be used by persons who
are younger than 16 years of age or by persons who
have not been trained to use it.
• Keep the hedge trimmer away from children, other
persons and pets.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. This could become caught in moving parts.
Wearing rubber gloves and sturdy footwear is recom-
mended. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Wear a dust mask if it is dusty where you are working.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer if the cutter is not prop-
erly secured or if it is damaged.
• Make sure before switching on the hedge trimmer
that the blades do not come into contact with stones
or rubble.
• When working, keep the cutter away from your body
and extremities.
• Do not cut hard objects. This can cause injuries and
damage the hedge trimmer.
• Use only in daylight or if there is sufficient artificial
lighting.
• When the hedge trimmer is not being used, store it in a
dry location in such a way that the blade is not exposed
and the hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
• Never use the hedge trimmer in the rain. Keep away
from the wet and the damp. Do not leave outdoors
overnight. Do not cut damp or wet grass.
• Make sure the hedge trimmer does not start acci-
dentally. Do not carry the hedge trimmer with fingers
on both switches if the battery is attached to hedge
trimmer. Make sure the switch is set to off before at-
taching the battery
• Do not attempt to remove cut materials or attempt to
hold on to materials being cut while the blades are in
motion. Make sure that the hedge trimmer has been
switched off and has come to a complete stop before
attempting to remove jammed material. Do not lift or
hold the hedge trimmer by the blades.
• If solid objecst are caught in the cutting blade and jam
the motor, switch off the machine at once, remove the
battery, remove the object and continue with the work.
CAUTION: The blades continue to run after the
trimmer has been switched off.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer. The trimmer
works better and poses less risk of injury if it is oper-
ated as intended.
• Be careful, pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not use the hedge trimmer if you
are tired.
• Take care of the hedge trimmer, keep the blades
sharp and clean; the blades then provide the best
performance and pose less risk of injury. Keep the
grips dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
- A tingling feeling or numbness in the hands is sign of
excessive vibration. Limit the operating time, take suf-
ficiently long work breaks, distribute the work between
several people or wear anti-vibration gloves when us-
ing the tool for extended periods.