11 ENGLISHWARNING: Wear ear protection.The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-ing to EN60745:UM600D/UH201D with shear blade for hedge trim-mer installedSound pressure level (LpA ) : 74 dB(A)Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).WARNING: Wear ear protection.VibrationThe vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-mined according to EN50636:UM600D/UH201D with shear blade for grass shearinstalledVibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-mined according to EN60745:UM600D/UH201D with shear blade for hedge trim-mer installedVibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2NOTE: The declared vibration emission value hasbeen measured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one tool withanother.NOTE: The declared vibration emission valuemay also be used in a preliminary assessment ofexposure.WARNING: The vibration emission during actualuse of the power tool can differ from the declaredemission value depending on the ways in which thetool is used.WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measuresto protect the operator that are based on an estima-tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when it isrunning idle in addition to the trigger time).EC Declaration of ConformityFor European countries onlyThe EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex Ato this instruction manual.SAFETY WARNINGSGeneral power tool safety warningsWARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-tions, illustrations and specifications providedwith this power tool. Failure to follow all instructionslisted below may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings and instruc-tions for future reference.The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to yourmains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated(cordless) power tool.Cordless Grass Shear SafetyWarningsGeneral instructions1. To ensure correct operation, user has to readthis instruction manual to make himself famil-iar with the handling of the equipment. Usersinsufficiently informed will risk danger to them-selves as well as others due to improper handling.2. Never allow children, persons with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities orlack of experience and knowledge or peopleunfamiliar with these instructions to use themachine, local regulations may restrict the ageof the operator.3. Use the equipment with the utmost care andattention.4. Operate the equipment only if you are in goodphysical condition. Perform all work calmlyand carefully. Use common sense and keep inmind that the operator or user is responsiblefor accidents or hazards occurring to otherpeople or their property.5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-cially children, or pets are nearby.6. The motor is to be switched off immediately incase that the equipment shows any problem orabnormal sign.7. Switch off and remove the battery cartridge whenresting and when leaving the equipment unat-tended, and place it in a safe location to preventdanger to others or damage to the equipment.8. Avoid using the machine in bad weatherconditions especially when there is a risk oflightning.Personal protective equipment1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at alltimes while operating the machine.2. Always wear substantial footwear and longtrousers while operating the machine.Starting up the equipment1. Make sure that there are no children or otherpeople nearby, also pay attention to any ani-mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stopusing the equipment.