Florabest FAH 18 A - Manual (Page 9)

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damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent hazards.
j) The battery of the appliance is not fully
charged at the time of delivery. It there-
fore needs to be fully recharged before
you use it for the first time. For the first
recharge cycle we recommend that you
charge the battery for about 1 hour. Slot
the battery into the base and plug the
battery charger into a mains outlet.
k) When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the mains and from the
appliance. Charging time is approx. 1
hour.
l) Do not charge the battery continuously
since this may damage the battery cells.
Note: Repeatedly charging small capaci-
ties may damage the battery cells. Re-
charge the battery only if the appliance is
becoming slow.
5) RESIDUAL RISKS
Even if properly operating and handling this
electric tool, some residual risks will remain.
Due to its construction and build, this electric
tool may present the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-
tection.
c) Damage to your health caused by swing-
ing your hands and arms when operating
the appliance for longer periods of time
or if the unit is not held or maintained
properly.
Warning! During operation, this elec-
tric tool generates an electromagnetic
field which, under certain circum-
stances, may impair the functionality
of active or passive medical implants.
To reduce the risk of serious or lethal
injuries, we recommend that persons
with medical implants consult their
doctor and the manufacturer of their
medical implant before operating the
machine.
Intended Use
The equipment is specified for use only for
the cutting and trimming of hedges, bushes
and ornamental shrubs in the domestic en-
vironment. Any other use that is not explicitly
approved in these instructions may result in
damage to the equipment and represent a
serious danger to the user.
The equipment is designed for use by adults.
Adolescents over the age of 16 may use
the device only under supervision. Do not
use the hedge trimmer in the rain or on wet
hedges.
The operator or user is responsible for ac-
cidents or damage to other people or their
property.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages
caused by unspecified use or incorrect op-
eration.
Before use, check that the blades
are sharp. Ensure that the blades are
sharpened whenever blunt, in order
to avoid overstressing of the ma-
chine. Damages caused by cutting
with blunt blades are not covered by
the guarantee.