c) 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.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack
or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should
only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.
National regulation can restrict the use of the lopper.
Daily inspect before use and after dropping or other impacts in order to identify
any significant damage or defects.
1.2.2 Lopper safety warnings:
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when blade is moving. Blades con-
tinue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while
operating the lopper may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the lopper by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care
not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the lopper will decrease
the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c) When transporting or storing the lopper, always fit the blade cover.
Proper handling of the lopper will decrease the risk of personal injury from the
blades.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all
power switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the lopper while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
e) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all
power switches are off and the lock-off is in the locked position.
Unexpected actuation of the lopper while clearing jammed material or servicing
may result in serious personal injury.
f) Hold the lopper by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade
may contact hidden wiring.
Blades contacting a “live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the lopper "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
g) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
h) Do not use the lopper in bad weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
1.2.3 Extended-reach lopper safety warnings:
a) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach lop-
per near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may
cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
b) Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach lopper.
Hold the extended-reach lopper with both hands to avoid loss of control.
c) Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach
lopper overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
v Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e.g. wire fences and hidden
wires).
v Use a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or less.
v Hold the lopper with both hands on both handles.
v When in use, stand on the floor and not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
v Before using the lopper, make sure that the locking devices of all moving
parts(e.g. the extended shaft and the pivot element) are in the locked position.
1.3 Additional safety warnings
1.3.1 Intended use:
The GARDENA Lopper is intended for delimbing trees, hedges, shrub and
bushes with limbs of up to 28 mm in diameter in private domestic gardens or
allotments.
The product is not intended for long term use (professional use).
DANGER!
Risk of physical injury!
v Cut branches into parts to ensure that you cannot be struck by falling
branches or that fallen branches can bounce up from the soil.
v Do not stand under the branch while cutting.
v Do not use for pond care.
1.3.2 Safety warnings for batteries and chargers
v Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
v Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use the charger if you can
fully evaluate all functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have
received corresponding instructions.
v Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance.
This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
v Charge only lithium-ion batteries of the POWER FOR ALL system type
PBA 18V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or more). The
battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger.
Do not charge any non rechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
v
Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
v Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
v Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the
charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself,
and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original
replacement parts.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
v Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e. g. paper,
textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment.
There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
v In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be
replaced, this must be done by GARDENA or by a customer service centre
that is authorised to repair GARDENA power tools.
v Do not operate the product while it is charging.
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved
electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not
suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be
disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into
amains socket elsewhere.
v These safety warnings apply only for 18V Li-ion rechargeable batteries
for the POWER FOR ALL system.
v Use the rechargeable battery only with products from POWER FOR
ALL System partners. 18V rechargeable batteries labelled with POWER FOR
ALL are fully compatible with the following products: All 18 V products from
POWER FOR ALL System partners.
v Observe the battery recommendations in the operating manual of
your product.
Only this way can the rechargeable battery and the product be operated without
danger and the rechargeable batteries protected from hazardous overloading.
v Only charge the batteries using chargers recommended by the
manufacturer or by POWER FOR ALL system partners. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may pose a fire risk when used with
different batteries (Battery type: PBA 18V… / compatible chargers: AL 18…).
v The battery is supplied partially charged.
To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger before using
your power tool for the first time.
v Keep battery packs out of the reach of children.
v Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
v In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be
emitted. The battery can set alight or explode.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experi-
ence any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
v If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may
be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If
contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into
contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
v If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected and cover nearby sur-
faces. Check affected parts. Clean these parts or change them if necessary.
v Do not short-circuit the battery pack. When the 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.
v The battery contacts can be hot after use. Be careful of the hot
contacts when remove the battery.
v The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or
screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may
occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
v Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should
only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.
v Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against continuous intense
sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture.
There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.
v Only operate and store the battery at an ambient temperature
between – 20 °C and + 50 °C.
Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for example.
At temperatures of < 0 °C some devices may experience a loss of power.
v Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature which is between
0°C and + 35 °C. Only charge the rechargeable battery with a USB cable
at an ambient temperature which is between + 10 °C and + 35 °C.
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