Operating – Florabest FAH 18 B2 Benutzerhandbuch
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tor ( 12) lights up red.
When charging is over, the light
changes to green.
1. Remove the battery (9) from the
appliance, as necessary.
2. Inser the battery (9) in the charging
compartment of the battery charger
(12). It will audibly snap in.
3. Plug the battery charger (12) into
a mains outlet.
4. When the battery is fully re-
charged unplug the battery
charger (12) from the mains.
5. Press the release button ( 10) on
the battery (9) and pull the battery
out of the battery charger (12).
Used batteries
• If a fully recharged battery lasts for
considerably shorter operating times,
the battery is used up and needs to be
replaced. Only use an OEM battery
pack replacement available from our
Customer Service.
• Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi-
ronmental protection regulations and
information (see “Waste Disposal and
Environmental Protection”).
Operating
Wear suitable clothing and
work gloves when working
with the equipment.
Ensure that the equipment
is functional before each
use. The On/Off switch and
the safety switch must not
be held closed. They must
switch off the motor when on
is released. Should a switch
be damaged, stop working
with the equipment. Ensure
that the mains voltage value
matches the label on the
equipment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and
accidents by wearing person-
al protection equipment and
ensuring that the unit is fully
functional.
After turning off the appli-
ance, the blades will keep
moving for some time. Al-
low the blades to come to
a standstill. Neither touch
nor slow down the moving
blades. Risk of injury!
Note noise protection and local
specifications.
Switching On and Off
Ensure that you are standing in a
firm position with both hands grip-
ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.
Turning on:
1. Before turning on the unit, re-
move the knife guard ( 13).
2. Check that the battery (9) is in
(see “Removing/inserting the
battery”).
3. Press the safety switch (4) at the
front handle (5).
4. Press the On/Off switch (7). The
hedge trimmer will run at top
speed.
Turning off:
5. Release the safety switch (4) or