Residual Risks; Intended Use - Kärcher PSW 18-20 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

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the ground. The operator can lose their balance if thin
wood gets caught in the saw and flies in the direction of
the operator. Be careful when sawing small shrubs and
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saplings. Check the saw teeth if the cutting perfor-
mance diminishes. Keep the cutting tools sharp and
clean. Sharp cutting tools are easier to control and do
not block so easily. If necessary, replace the chain and
the bar. Only use original spare parts from the manufac-
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turer. Risk of injury due to a jammed cutting device. If
the saw chain or guide rail has become trapped too high
to reach, seek the advice of a professional arborist to
safely remove the cutting device.
check that the shaft connection of the rod and the cut-
ting tool are securely fastened.
ATTENTION
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Only store the device indoors.
Additional safety instructions for the battery
WARNING
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Danger of injury, fire and prod-
uct damage due to short-circuit. Corrosive or conductive
liquids, such as salt water, certain chemicals, bleach,
and products containing bleach can cause a short-cir-
cuit. Do not immerse the device, the removable battery
or the charger in liquids. Make sure that no liquids pen-
etrate into the device or the battery pack.
Safe transport and storage
WARNING
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Switch the device off, allow it to
cool down and remove the battery pack before storage
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or transportation. Cover the cutting tool with the bar
scrabbard before storing or transporting the device.
CAUTION
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Risk of injury and damage to the
device. Secure the device against movement or falling
down during transport.
ATTENTION
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Remove all foreign bodies from
the device before storage or transportation.
device in a dry, well ventilated location out of the reach
of children. Keep the device away from corrosive sub-
stances such as garden chemicals.
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device outdoors. Make sure the chain is lightly oiled
when storing the device for more than one month. The
manufacturer recommends using a spray for rust pro-
tection and oiling. Ask your Customer Service depart-
ment to recommend a suitable spray.
Safe servicing and care
Note
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Service and maintenance work may only be
performed by suitably qualified and specially trained
personnel. We recommend sending the product to an
authorised service centre for repair.
perform the adjustments and repairs described in these
operating instructions. Contact your authorised Cus-
tomer Service department for other repairs.
WARNING
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Risk of injury. The saw chain is
extremely sharp. Wear suitable protective gloves when
performing chain maintenance and when cleaning, se-
curing or removing the bar scrabbard.
structions for chain tensioning, chain tension
adjustment and chain lubrication.
to kickback if a damaged chain is not replaced or re-
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paired. Turn off the motor and remove the battery
pack before cleaning or servicing the device.
that the device is in a safe condition by regularly check-
ing that all bolts, nuts and screws are screwed tight.
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Before each use,
pack
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Store the
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Do not store the
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You may only
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Follow the in-
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Severe injuries due
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Ensure
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Risk of injury due to long, uninterrupted use of the de-
vice. Take regular breaks while working with the device.
CAUTION
parts and attachments that are approved by the manu-
facturer. Only original spare parts, original accessories
and original attachments ensure fault-free and safe op-
eration of the device.
ATTENTION
cloth each time after use.
WARNING
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Certain residual risks remain present, even when the
device is operated in the prescribed manner. The fol-
lowing dangers can be present when using the de-
vice:
 Vibration can cause injuries. Use the correct tools
for the job, use the handles provided and restrict the
working time and hazard exposure time.
 Noise can cause hearing injuries. Wear hearing pro-
tection and limit the duration of exposure.
 Incision injuries on contact with exposed saw teeth
of the saw chain.
 Incision injuries due to unforeseen, abrupt move-
ments or kickback of the g bar scabbard.
 Incision injuries / risk of injection by parts flying away
from the saw chain.
 Injuries caused by hurled objects (wood shavings,
splinters).
 Inhalation of dust and particles.
 Skin contact with the lubricant / oil.
CAUTION
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Using the device for longer periods can cause poor
circulation in the hands due to vibrations. A general
period of use cannot be set, because this depends on
several influencing factors:
 Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation
(frequently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fin-
gers)
 Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to
protect your hands.
 Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circu-
lation.
 Continuous operation is more harmful than opera-
tion interrupted by work breaks.
You should see a doctor if using the device regularly
and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of re-
peated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in
the fingers or cold fingers.
DANGER
Improper use
Danger of death from incision injuries
Only use the device for its proper use.
 The cordless saw with extension is only intended for
private use.
 The device is intended for outdoor use only.
 For safety reasons, always hold the device firmly
with both hands.
 The device is intended for pruning and trimming
small branches and twigs high on a tree. The user
stands securely on the ground.
English
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Only use accessories and spare
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Clean the product with a soft, dry

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