Personal Protective Equipment - AEG APP10 Original Instructions Manual

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suitable for outdoor use and has a current capacity sufficient to supply

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your product. Check the extension cable before every use for damage.

Always uncoil the extension cable during use because coiled cables can

overheat.

ure.

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If the power cable becomes damaged, replace the power cable before

using.

pack

ons.

FOR ASSEMBLING WITH BATTERY-DRIVEN POWER HEAD

may

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Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger

that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when

used with another battery pack.

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Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of

the

any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS

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ers.

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Do not use the product when there is a possibility of thunderstorm or

lightning. Store the product safely indoors.

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Ensure that all guards and handles are properly fitted and are in good

ct to

condition.

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Do not start using the product until you have a clear work area, secure

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footing, and a planned retreat path away from the falling branches or

or.

limbs.

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Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and saw dust. Wear a mask or

the

respirator if required.

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During operation, hold the product with both hands. Use one hand to

head

firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use the other hand to grasp the rear

on is

handle and operate the trigger release and on/off trigger.

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Hold the product by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw

kind.

chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire

may make exposed metal parts of the product "live" and could give the

ment

operator an electric shock.

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Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power any attachments

dren,

or devices that are not recommended by the manufacturer.

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The product comes with a harness. Use the harness while operating the

clear

product. The harness assists you to control the drop of the product after

the cut is completed. It also helps support the weight of the product

ings

during use and while moving between pruning positions.

at is

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Identify the quick-release mechanism, and practice using it before you

start using the product. The correct use of the quick-release mechanism

ring

may prevent serious injury in case of an emergency. Never wear additional

clothing over the harness or anything that restricts access to the quick-

esult

release mechanism.

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Before starting the product, make sure that the saw chain is not

contacting any object.

of all

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An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide bar and could

dles

result in serious injury. Check the chain tension before each and every

fore

use, especially for a new chain.

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting moving parts,

that

always turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow both to

cool down. Make sure that all the moving parts have come to a complete

eless

stop:

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before servicing

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and

before clearing a blockage

safe

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before checking, cleaning, and working on the product

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before changing accessories

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after striking a foreign object

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e or

whenever leaving a product unattended

d or

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whenever performing maintenance

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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally

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Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an

object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in cut. Tip

RCD)

contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the

guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain

le is

along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back

towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose

control of the product, which could result in serious personal injury. Do

not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the product. As a

product user, take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident

or injury. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating

procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking the following

precautions:

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Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from

obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a branch,

limb, or any other obstruction while operating the product.

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Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the product, and position

your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback

forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are

taken. Do not let go of the product.

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Do not overreach. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and

enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.

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Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer.

Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage

and/or kickback.

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Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Replace a worn or dull

chain with a new one, available from an authorised service centre.

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Do not use the product on a ladder or on unstable support. Always cut

with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off-balance.

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To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate the product within

10 m of overhead electrical lines.

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Beware of falling branches or those branches that rebound after hitting

the ground.

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Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because

slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or

pull you off-balance.

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When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that

you will not be struck when tension in wood fibres is released.

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If the cutting performance deteriorates over time, check if the chain teeth

are sharp and clean. If necessary, replace the original chain (and bar) as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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If the chain and bar become pinched or trapped high in the branches, seek

advice from a professional tree service specialist about the safe removal

of the cutting means.

WARNING! Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension pole and

tool are securely fastened before each use and at frequent intervals.