Kärcher PHG 18-45 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 25

● Check that the cutting tool
cannot come into contact with
anything before starting the de-
vice. ● Do not use the device on
ladders or unstable surfaces.
● Hearing protection can impair
your ability to hear warning
sounds, so pay attention to haz-
ards in your vicinity and in the
work area. ● The noise from the
device can impair your ability to
hear, so pay attention to possi-
ble hazards in your vicinity and
in the work area.
ATTENTION ● Do not force the
device through dense bushes.
This can block and slow down
the cutting tool. Reduce the
working speed if the cutting tool
blocks. ● Do not attempt to cut
boughs and branches that are
obviously too large to fit be-
tween the cutting blades. Use a
non-motorised hand saw or
branch saw for cutting larger
boughs and branches.
Safe transport and storage
WARNING ● Switch the de-
vice off, allow it to cool down and
remove the battery pack before
storage or transportation.
CAUTION ● In order to pre-
vent accidents or injuries, you
must only transport and store
the device with the blade guard
installed and with the rechargea-
ble battery removed. ● Risk of
injury and damage to the device.
Secure the device against
movement or falling down during
transport. ● Store the battery
pack separately from the device
for safety.
ATTENTION ● Remove all for-
eign bodies from the device be-
fore storage or transportation.
● Store the device in a dry, well
ventilated location out of the
reach of children. Keep the de-
vice away from corrosive sub-
stances such as garden
chemicals. ● Do not store the
device outdoors.
Safe servicing and care
WARNING ● Switch the mo-
tor off, remove the battery pack
and make sure that all moving
parts have stopped moving:
 Before cleaning or servicing
the device.
 Before changing accessories.
● Risk of injury from sharp cut-
ting tools. Exercise special care
when removing and fitting the
blade guard, cleaning and oiling
the device. ● Ensure that the de-
vice is in a safe condition by reg-
ularly checking that all bolts,
nuts and screws are screwed
tight. ● Each time after using the
device, remove dirt from the cut-
ting tools using a hard brush and
apply a suitable oil for rust pro-
tection before fitting the blade
guard. The manufacturer rec-
ommends using a spray for rust
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