■
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
RESIDUAL RISKS!
■
Even if you operate this power tool properly,
there will still be residual risks. The following
risks can occur in the context of the design
and construction of this power tool:
a) Cuts
b) Hearing damage, if no suitable hearing
protection is worn.
c) Damage to health caused by hand-
arm vibrations if the appliance is used for
extended periods or is not properly used and
maintained.
WARNING!
■
Do not operate the appliance with a dam-
aged cable, power cable or power plug. A
damaged power cable causes danger to life
by electric shock.
Original accessories/auxiliary
equipment
■
Use only the additional equipment and acces-
sories detailed in the operating instructions.
The use of tools and accessories other than
those recommended in the operating instruc-
tions could lead to an increased risk of personal
injury for you.
Before initial use
Charging the battery pack (see fig. A)
CAUTION!
►
Always unplug the appliance before you re-
move the battery pack
battery pack to the high-speed charger
■
Never charge the battery pack when the
ambient temperature is below 10°C or above
40°C.
♦
Connect the battery pack to the high-speed
charger (see Fig. A).
♦
Insert the power plug into the mains power
socket. The red control LED
FAHE 18 B2
from or connect the
.
will light up.
♦
The green control LED
charging process is complete and the battery
pack is ready for use.
♦
Fit the battery pack back onto the appliance.
■
Never recharge a battery pack again im-
mediately after rapid charging. This could
overcharge the battery pack, thus reducing the
lifespan of the battery and charger.
♦
You should always switch the high-speed
charger off for at least 15 minutes between suc-
cessive charging processes. Also disconnect the
power plug from the mains power socket.
Attaching/disconnecting the battery
pack to/from the device
Attaching the battery pack:
♦
Allow the battery pack to click onto the rear
handle
of the appliance.
Removing the battery pack:
♦
Press the release button
battery pack.
Checking the battery charge level
♦
Press the battery charge level button
check the status of the battery (see also main
diagram). The status/remaining charge will be
shown on the battery display LED
♦
RED/ORANGE/GREEN = maximum charge/
performance
RED/ORANGE = medium charge/performance
RED = low charge – charge the battery
Fixing/attaching the shoulder strap
♦
Hook the shoulder strap
lug
.
♦
Adjust the length of the shoulder strap to your
size so that carrying lug is at hip height when
hooked in place.
♦
In addition, you can adjust the height of the car-
rying lug on the telescopic handle by loosening
the allen screw.
indicates that the
and remove the
to
as follows:
into the carrying
25
GB
MT