Kärcher PSW 18-20 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 28

 Never let go of the branch cut-
ter during operation.
 Avoid unnatural postures.
This gives you more control
over the branch cutter and
prevents unintentional contact
with the tip of the bar in unex-
pected situations.
 Only use the replacement
bars and chains recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Incor-
rect replacement bars and
chains may cause chain
breakage and/or kickback.
 Sharpening the saw chain is a
challenging task. The manu-
facturer recommends replac-
ing a worn or dull chain with a
new saw chain.
● Risk of injury. Do not use the
device on ladders or unstable
surfaces. Always stand with
both legs on firm ground to keep
your balance when cutting.
● Risk of electric shock. Do not
work with the device within 10 m
of overhead lines. ● Risk of inju-
ry if a branch under tension
snaps back when cutting.
● Watch for falling branches and
branches that spring back after
falling to the ground. ● The oper-
ator can lose their balance if thin
wood gets caught in the saw and
flies in the direction of the oper-
ator. Be careful when sawing
small shrubs and saplings.
● Check the saw teeth if the cut-
ting performance diminishes.
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Keep the cutting tools sharp and
clean. Sharp cutting tools are
easier to control and do not
block so easily. If necessary, re-
place the chain and the bar. On-
ly use original spare parts from
the manufacturer. ● Risk of inju-
ry due to a jammed cutting de-
vice. If the saw chain or guide
rail has become trapped too
high to reach it, seek the advice
of a professional arborist to
safely remove the cutting de-
vice. ● Before each use, check
that the shaft connection of the
rod and the cutting tool are se-
curely fastened.
ATTENTION ● Only store the
device indoors.
Additional safety instructions
for the battery pack
WARNING ● Danger of injury,
fire and product damage due to
short-circuit. Corrosive or con-
ductive liquids, such as salt wa-
ter, certain chemicals, bleach,
and products containing bleach
can cause a short-circuit. Do not
immerse the device, the remov-
able battery or the charger in liq-
uids. Make sure that no liquids
penetrate into the device or the
battery pack.
Safe transport and storage
WARNING ● Switch the de-
vice off, allow it to cool down and
remove the battery pack before
storage or transportation. ● Cov-
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