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Cutting tools
When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
1.
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
2.
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
1.
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is thrown sideway or toward
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
2.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying
the blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock
to solids, bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger
diameter.
To avoid kickback:
3.
1.
Apply the segment between 8 and 11
o'clock.
2.
Never apply the segment between 12 and
2 o'clock.
3.
Never apply the segment between 11 and 12
o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless
the operator is well trained and experienced
and does it at his/her own risk.
4.
Never use cutting blades close to solids,
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and
stones.
5.
Never use cutting blades vertically, for
such operations as edging and trimming
hedges.
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Vibration
People with poor circulation who are exposed
1.
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sen-
sation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
2.
To reduce the risk of "white finger disease",
keep your hands warm during operation and
well maintain the tool and accessories.
Transport
Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
1.
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
Maintenance
1.
Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
2.
When handling a cutter blade, always wear
gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
3.
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
4.
Do not wash the tool with high pressure water.
5.
When washing the tool, do not let water enter
the electrical mechanism such as battery,
motor, and terminals.
6.
Perform inspection or maintenance in a place
where rain can be avoided.
7.
After using the tool, remove the adhered dirt
and dry the tool completely before storing.
Depending on the season or the area, there is a
risk of malfunction due to freezing.
Storage
1.
Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Remove the battery car-
tridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
2.
Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
3.
When storing the tool, avoid direct sunlight
and rain, and store it in a place where it does
not get hot or humid.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge.
It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
3.
If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
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