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other battery packs may cre-
ate a risk of injury and fire.
c When the battery pack is
not in use, keep it away
from other metallic ob-
jects, like paperclips,
coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metallic ob-
jects that can make a con-
nection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the bat-
tery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
d Under abusive conditions,
liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, addi-
tionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the bat-
tery may cause irritation or
burns.
6 Service
a Have your power tool ser-
viced by a qualified repair
person using only identi-
cal replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
Additional General Safety
Instructions
Note ● Regulations may restrict
the use of this device in some
regions. Seek advice from your
local authorities.
DANGER ● Risk of fatal inju-
ry from cuts as a result of uncon-
trolled device movements. Keep
body parts away from moving
parts. ● Risk of injury from
hurled or falling objects. Never
use the device if there are per-
sons, in particular children or an-
imals, within a radius of 15 m.
● No changes may be made to
the device.
WARNING ● Children and
persons unfamiliar with these in-
structions are not allowed to op-
erate the device. The age of the
operator may be limited by local
restrictions. ● You need an un-
obstructed view of the work area
in order to be able to recognise
any potential dangers. Use the
device only under good lighting
conditions. ● Before operation,
make sure the device, all control
elements, and safety devices
are working properly. Check for
loose locks, make sure all pro-
tective covers and handles are
properly and securely fastened.
Only use the device when it is in
a correct condition. ● Replace
any worn or damaged parts be-
fore operating the device.
● Never use the device if the
trigger on the handle does not
switch on and off correctly.
● Risk of kickback due to loss of
balance. Avoid an abnormal
posture, keep a stable, safe
footing and maintain your bal-
ance. ● Serious injuries due to
negligence through familiarity
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