Inserting/Removing The Battery; Switching The Hedge Trimmer On And Off - Ikra IATHS 40-43 Gebrauchsanweisung

e) Thoroughly maintain your power
tool. Check whether moving parts
are working properly and are not
jamming/sticking,
er parts are broken or otherwise
damaged in a way that affects the
function of the tool. Have damaged
parts repaired before using the
tool. Many accidents are the result of
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Thoroughly looked-after cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are jamming
less often and are easier to guide.
g) Use power tools, accessories, add-
on tools, etc. in accordance with
these instructions and in the way
prescribed for the respective type
of tool. You should also consid-
er the working conditions and the
work to be carried out. The use of
power tools for purposes other than
those intended for the respective tool
may result in dangerous situations.
5) Appropriate handling and use of
battery-operated power tools
a) Make sure that the device has been
switched off before inserting the
battery. Inserting a battery into a
switched-on power tool may lead to
accidents!
b) Only use charging devices recom-
mended by the manufacturer to
charge the batteries. Charging units
are usually designed for certain types
of batteries; if used with other types
there is a risk of fire!
c) Only use batteries designed for your
power tool. The use of other batteries
may lead to injury and risk of fire!
d) Keep unused batteries clear of pa-
per clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that
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may bridge the contacts. A short
circuit between the battery contacts
may lead to burns or fire!
e) Improper use may result in fluid
leaking out of the battery. Avoid
any contact with battery fluid.
Flush with water in case of contact.
If battery fluid should get into your
eyes seek medical advice addition-
ally. Leaking battery fluid may lead to
irritations of the skin or burns!
6) Service
a) Have the power tool serviced by
qualified technical personnel only;
repairs should be carried out using
exclusively original spare parts. This
will ensure the safe operation of the
power tool.

Inserting/removing the battery

scope of delivery) (Fig. 3)
• Press the battery release buttons (a) to remove the
rechargeable battery (b) from the hedge trimmer.
• The charged battery can be inserted into the battery
mounting on the hedge trimmer with a light press.
The locking mechanism will ‚click' when the battery
is in place.
Warning: To prevent accidental operation, make
sure that the battery is removed and that the chain
cover is in position on the saw chain before carry-
ing out the following procedures. Failure to do this
can result in serious personal injuries.
Warning: To prevent accidental operation, make
sure that the battery is removed before carrying
out the following procedures. Failure to do this can
result in serious personal injuries.

Switching the hedge trimmer on and off

(Fig. 4)
Before switching on: remove the blade guard.
• Insert the rechargeable battery.
• Place take a safe standing position to switch on the
hedge trimmer/pruner.
• Hold the hedge trimmer/pruner with both hands by the
handles provided
• Press the locking mechanism button (2) using your
thumb and press the on/off switch (1) at the same
time.
• Release the locking mechanism button (2).
• NOTE: This hedge trimmer/pruner has a two-hand
safety circuit. It can only be put into operation if both
switches are activated.
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