have been given supervision or instruction 
concerning use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety. 
Children should be supervised to ensure that 
they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safe operating practices
1. Training
a)  Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar 
with the controls and the proper use of the 
machine.
b)  Never allow people unfamiliar with these 
instructions or children to use the machine. 
Local regulations can restrict the age of the 
operator.
c)  Keep in mind that the operator or user 
is responsible for accidents or hazards 
occurring to other people or their property.
2. Preparation
a)  Never operate the machine while people, 
especially children, or pets are nearby.
b)  Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all 
times while operating the machine.
3. Operation
a)  Use the machine only in daylight or good 
artificial light.
b)  Never operate the machine with damaged 
guards or shields or without guards or 
shields in place.
c)  Switch on the motor only when the hands 
and feet are away from the cutting means.
d)  Always remove the battery pack from the 
appliance,
–   Whenever leaving the machine unattended;
–   Before clearing a blockage;
–   Before checking, cleaning or working on 
the machine;
–   After striking a foreign object;
–   Whenever the machine starts vibrating 
abnormally.
e)  Take care against injury to feet and hands 
from the cutting means.
f)  Always ensure that the ventilation 
openings are kept clear of debris.
4. Maintenance and storage
a)  Remove the battery pack from the 
appliance before carrying out maintenance 
or cleaning work.
b)  Use only the manufacturer’s recommended 
replacement parts and accessories.
c)  Inspect and maintain the machine 
regularly. Have the machine repaired only 
by an authorized repairer.
d)  When not in use, store the machine out of 
the reach of children.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR 
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells 
or battery pack. 
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do 
not store battery packs haphazardly 
in a box or drawer where they may 
short-circuit each other or be short-
circuited by conductive materials. 
When battery pack is not in use, keep it 
away from other metal objects, like paper 
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other 
small metal objects, that can make a 
connection from one terminal to another. 
Shorting the battery terminals together 
may cause burns or a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or 
fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to 
mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not 
allow the liquid to come into contact 
with the skin or eyes. If contact has 
been made, wash the affected area 
with copious amounts of water and 
seek medical advice.
f)  Seek medical advice immediately 
if a cell or battery pack has been 
swallowed.
g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) Wipe the battery pack terminals with 
a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
i)  Battery pack needs to be charged 
before use. Always refer to this 
instruction and use the correct 
charging procedure.