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WARNING: Important Safety
Warnings and Instructions
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and or
serious injury.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and
moving parts.
WARNING: When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
• READ and understand all instructions.
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type
of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your
finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the
switch on invites accidents.
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
• GUARD – Do not use this unit without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial
rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Don’t operate the unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon
line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION –
Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – All visitors should be kept at safe
distance from work area.
•
WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets
are at least 100 feet (30.5m) away.
•
WARNING: To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet)
injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to
solid objects, and, where necessary, do trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Donʼt carry unit with finger
on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.
• DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, check for damage and
have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted.
Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not
use electric units in damp or wet locations. Donʼt use the unit in the
rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use, units
should be stored indoors in a dry locked-up place out of reach of
children.
• STAY ALERT– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate unit when you are tired.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the unit, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT – Do not use or charge
battery in damp or wet locations.
• DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery in rain.
• REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the trimmer. Remove battery from your trimmer and
carry by the front handle when not in use.
• EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
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