Assembling The Machine; Preparing For Operation - Oleo-Mac HCi 45 Mode D'emploi

When transporting the machine with a vehicle, it must be
positioned in such a way so as not to constitute a hazard for
anyone and be firmly secured.
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Recommendations for beginners
Before dealing with a cutting job for the first time, it is a good
idea to gain the necessary familiarity with the machine and the
most suitable cutting techniques, by trying to firmly grip the
machine and performing the movements required by the
work..
ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
1) Carefully read the instructions.
2) Become familiar with the controls and the correct use of
the machine.
3) Be careful not to touch hazardous moving parts before the
machine is switched off and the hazardous moving parts
have stopped completely.
4) Wear protective goggles.
5) Never allow the machine to be used by children, or
persons unfamiliar with these instructions.
6) Stop using the machine when people, especially children,
or animals are nearby.
7) Only work in daylight.
8) Before using the machine and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and make the necessary repairs.
9) Never use the machine with damaged or missing guards.
10) Always keep hands and feet away from the cutting device,
especially when starting up the motor.
11) Never use spare parts or accessories not provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
12) Remove the battery from its housing before checking,
cleaning or working on the machine and when the
machine is not in use.
13) Always make sure the cooling vents are always free of
debris.
14) After each use, remove the battery from its housing and
check for any damage.
15) Store the machine out of reach of children.
16) Immediately stop working in case of accident or breakage.
17) Do not use the machine in case of bad weather and
especially in the presence of lightning.
18) Always remove the battery when passing the machine to
another person.
Handling and proper use of battery-powered tools
a) Make sure the tool is switched off before inserting the
battery. Installing a battery into a power tool that is
switched on can cause accidents.
b) To charge the batteries, only use battery chargers
recommended by the manufacturer. Battery chargers are
generally specific to the type of battery; if used with other
types, there is a risk of fire hazard.
c) Only use the special batteries provided for your tool. Using
other batteries can cause injury or constitute a fire hazard.
d) Keep the unused battery away from office clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that could cause
a short circuit in the contacts. A short circuit between the
battery contacts can result in combustion or fire.
e) Check that the battery is in good conditions and that there
are no signs of damage. Do not use the machine with a
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damaged or worn battery.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
General precautions
- The battery must never be opened.
Never throw used batteries into a fire - EXPLOSION
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HAZARD! -
- Connect the battery charger only to outlets with the mains
voltage shown on the nameplate.
- Use only an original battery.
- During prolonged use, the battery may heat up. Let it cool
down before recharging it.
- Store the battery and battery charger out of reach of
children.
- Do not use the battery charger in the presence of
flammable substances or fumes.
- Only charge the batteries at a temperature between 10°C
and 40°C.
- Never store batteries in environments with temperatures
above 40°C.
- Never cause a short-circuit between the contacts of the
rechargeable batteries and do not connect them to metal
objects.
- When transporting batteries, make sure that the contacts
are not connected to each other and do not use metal
containers to transport them.
- Short-circuiting the battery can cause an explosion. In any
case, the short circuit damages the rechargeable battery.
- Regularly check that the battery charger cable is not
damaged. If the cable is damaged, replace the battery
charger.
- Fully recharge the batteries before storing them for the
winter.
- The battery can be recharged only with battery charger
complying with EN 60335-2-29/A11.

4. ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE

The packaging should be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations in force.
For safety reasons, during transportation, the lithium-ion
battery (if provided) is delivered separately from the machine
and partially charged.
Before using the machine, you must charge the battery
following the instructions given in the chapter "Charging the
battery".

5. PREPARING FOR OPERATION

5.1 CHECKING THE MACHINE
WARNING! Make sure that the battery is not fitted in its
housing.
Before beginning work, it is necessary to:
- check that the switch lever and safety lever can move
freely, without forcing, and that upon release they return
quickly and automatically to their neutral position;
- check that the switch lever stays locked, if the safety lever
is not pressed;
- check that the cooling vents are not clogged;