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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are: • compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines - Definitions.................................................2
Important Safety Warnings and Instructions ............................2
General Safety Warnings and Instructions for all Tools ...........3
Additional Important Safety Instructions ..................................4
Components.............................................................................4
Assembly Instructions..............................................................5
Operation Instructions..............................................................6
Maintenance ............................................................................9
Accessories..............................................................................9
Troubleshooting .......................................................................10
Service Information..................................................................10
Two-Year Home Use Warranty.................................................10
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.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.