Safe Operation; Additional Battery Safety Warnings - Kärcher HGE 18-50 Battery Bedienungsanleitung

h) Always use the blade cover when transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer reduces the risk of injury from the
blades.

Safe operation

DANGER
● Never use the device when persons, especially chil-
dren, are within a radius of 15 m of the working area,
because the danger exists of objects being flung out
by the cutting blade.
● Severe injuries when objects are flung by the cutting
blade or when the cutting tool becomes entangled in
wires or cords. Inspect the work area thoroughly for
objects such as stones, sticks, metal, wires, bones or
toys and remove these before using the device.
WARNING
● Children and minors must not use the device.
● The device is not intended for use by persons with re-
stricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or those
lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowledge.
● Keep children and other persons out of the work area
while you are using the device.
● You need an unobstructed view of the work area in or-
der to be able to recognise any potential dangers.
Use the device only under good lighting conditions.
● Do not operate the device in the vicinity of posts, fenc-
es, buildings or other immovable objects.
● Switch the motor off, remove the battery pack and
make sure that all moving parts have stopped mov-
ing:
● Before adjusting the working position of the cutting
mechanism.
● Before cleaning the device or removing a blockage.
● When leaving the device unattended.
● Before changing accessories.
● Risk of incision injuries and crushing injuries. Avoid
contact with the cutting tools. Do not place your hands
or fingers between the cutting tools or in a position
where they can be cut or crushed.
● Danger of injury. Do not make any modifications to
the device.
● Ensure that all protective devices, deflectors and han-
dles are correctly fitted and securely fastened.
CAUTION
● Wear especially safety glasses and hearing protec-
tion.
● Hearing protection can impair your ability to hear
warning sounds, so pay attention to hazards in your
vicinity and in the work area.
● Wear head protection when working in areas with a
danger of falling objects.
● Risk of injury from sharp cutting tools. Wear non-slip,
sturdy protective gloves when handling the cutting
tool.
● Risk of injury when loose fitting clothing, hair or jew-
ellery is caught by moving parts of the device. Keep
clothing and jewellery away from moving parts of the
device. Tie long hair back.
● You must not operate the device when you are under
the influence of medication or drugs which restrict
your reactive capacity. Only work with the device
when you are well rested and are in good health.
● Do not use the device if it vibrates unusually or makes
unusual noises.
● Check the device for damage before use and make
sure that the screws on the blade are firmly tightened.
● Do not use the device if it has been dropped before-
hand, has received an impact or is visibly damaged.
Have any damage repaired correctly before using the
device again.
● Do not use the device on ladders or unstable surfac-
es.
● Check that the cutting tool cannot come into contact
with anything before starting the device.
● Risk of injury from exposed blades. Fit the blade
guard when not using the device, also during short
work breaks.
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 between the cutting blades.
Use a non-motorised hand saw or branch saw for cut-
ting larger boughs and branches.
● Only operate the device at temperatures between 0
°C and 40 °C.
● Store the device in a place where the temperature is
between 0 °C and 40 °C.

Additional Battery Safety Warnings

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool,
battery back, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow in-
side them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as sea-
water, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short cir-
cuit.
● Charge the battery pack in a location where the am-
bient temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
● Store the battery pack in a location where the ambi-
ent temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
● Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
Safe servicing and care
WARNING
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 cutting tools. Exercise spe-
cial care when removing and fitting the blade guard,
cleaning and oiling the device. ● Ensure that the device
is in a safe condition by regularly checking that all bolts,
nuts and screws are screwed tight. ● Each time after us-
ing the device, remove dirt from the cutting tools using
a hard brush and apply a suitable oil for rust protection
before fitting the blade guard. The manufacturer recom-
mends using a spray for rust protection and oiling. Ask
your Customer Service department to recommend a
suitable spray. You can oil the cutting tools as de-
scribed, each time before using the device.
CAUTION
parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only
original accessories and original spare parts ensure that
the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
ATTENTION
cloth each time after use.
Note
● Service and maintenance work may only be
performed by suitably qualified and specially trained
personnel. We recommend sending the product to an
English
● Switch the motor off, remove the
● Only use accessories and spare
● Clean the product with a soft, dry
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