CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Never charge non-rechargeable
batteries!
Protect the rechargeable battery
from heat; for example, from continu-
ous exposure to sunlight, fire, water
and moisture. There is a risk of explo-
sion.
6. Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
b) Never try to repair damaged batteries.
Maintenance of batteries should only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer or an approved
customer service centre.
Appliance-specific safety instructions
for pruning shears
WARNING!
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Keep your hands away from the blades.
Contact with the blade could cause serious
injury.
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Never allow children, people with limited physi-
cal, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product. Local legis-
lation regulates the minimum age of the user.
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Never use the product if there is a possibility
of thunderstorms or lightning. Store the product
safely in closed rooms.
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Watch out for overhead lines.
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Make sure that all protective covers and
handles are properly fastened and in good
condition.
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Wear full eye and ear protection when using
this appliance.
PALA 20-Li A1
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Wear long, heavy trousers, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing or accessories.
Do not go barefoot.
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Do not start using the product until you have
a clean working environment, a safe standing
position, and a way to retreat away from falling
branches or twigs.
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Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation.
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Hold the product firmly with both hands during
use. Use one hand to hold the front handle. Use
the other hand to hold the rear handle and op-
erate the release latch and the ON/OFF switch.
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Make sure that the product is correctly posi-
tioned before you start it.
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Never use the product if there are overhead
lines within 10 m of the cutting tools.
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Take regular breaks. Limit the strain you expose
yourself to each day.
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Ensure a secure footing and keep your balance.
Do not overreach. Abnormal posture can lead
to loss of balance and cause serious injury.
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Do not operate the product with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting tool.
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Do not modify your product in any way or use it
to power attachments or equipment not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your product.
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Do not use in poor lighting conditions. Use the
product only in daylight or with good artificial
lighting.
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Do not use the product if the cutting mechanism
does not work properly.
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