11 ENGLISHSymbolsThe following show the symbols used for the equip-ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning beforeuse.Read instruction manual.Wear safety glasses.Do not expose to rain.Keep hands away from the wire reel or wirewhen operating the tool.Keep hands away from the tool tip.Ni-MHLi-ionOnly for EU countriesDo not dispose of electric equipment orbattery pack together with household wastematerial!In observance of the European Directives,on Waste Electric and ElectronicEquipment and Batteries and Accumulatorsand Waste Batteries and Accumulatorsand their implementation in accordancewith national laws, electric equipment andbatteries and battery pack(s) that havereached the end of their life must be col-lected separately and returned to an envi-ronmentally compatible recycling facility.Intended useThe tool is intended for tying rebars.NoiseThe typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-ing to EN60745-2-18 (EN12549):Sound pressure level (LpA) : 78 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 EN60745-2-18 (ISO8662-11):Work mode: Tying metal rodVibration 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 rebar tying tool safetywarnings1. Never point the tool toward a person. Neverput your hands or feet close to the tool tip.If you accidentally operate the tool while it istouching someone, it will lead to an unexpectedaccident.2. Do not load wire while the power to the tool isturned on. Otherwise, you may get caught in thewire and injured.3. Do not use the tool without closing the reelcover. Otherwise, the wire reel may come off andcause an accident.4. Be sure to check that the diameters of rebarsto be tied are within the tool capacity beforebeginning work.