Work Area Safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Troubleshooting

Fault	Cause	Remedy
The device can- not be switched on; the charge level indicator LEDs are lit up red.	The battery pack has not been inserted correctly.	Push the battery pack into the holder until it clicks into place.
	The battery pack output is too weak.	Recharge the battery.
	The battery pack is faulty.	Replace the battery pack.
	The battery pack is overheated.	Allow the battery pack to cool down.
Four LEDs on the battery charge level indicator are flashing.	Temperature protection is activated.	Allow the device and battery pack to cool down for approx. 5 minutes and do not use them for that time.
Battery charge level indicator; one indicator is flashing.	Low-voltage switch-off	Recharge the battery.
Battery charge indicator on charger lit continuously, charging process not possible.	The battery pack not inserted correctly.	Insert the battery pack correctly.
	Battery pack contacts dirty.	Clean the battery pack contacts, for example, by fitting and removing the battery pack several times.
	Battery pack faulty.	Replace the battery pack.
The battery charging indicator on the charger does not light up.	The mains plug for the charger is not (properly) plugged in.	Insert the mains plug (fully) into the mains socket.
	The mains socket is faulty.	Use a different socket.
	The power cord or charger is faulty.	If necessary, have the charger checked by an authorised customer service centre for GLORIA power tools.
The blade is jammed.	The blade is jammed by cuttings, twigs or foreign bodies.	Clean the blade and free it.
The blade is stiff.	The blade does not have enough lubrication.	Oil the blade.
The blade cannot be fitted.	The coupling is not engaging.	Turn the coupling ring on the blade attachment back and forth a little.