Remington Power Tools BS1812A Trimmer User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING
TRIMMER/EDGER
1. Avoid Dangerous Environments
• Do not operate trimmer/edger in rain
or in damp or wet locations.
• Do not charge battery in rain or in damp
or wet locations.
• Do not operate trimmer/edger while
under the infl uence of alcohol, medica-
tions, or drugs.
• Do not operate trimmer/edger when
you are tired.
Do not operate trimmer/edger if it is
damaged or not securely and fully as-
sembled.
2. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders
a safe distance from work area.
3. Do not use trimmer/edger for any job
except that for which it is intended.
4. Only well instructed adults should operate
trimmer/edger. Never allow children to
operate trimmer/edger.
5. Dress properly when operating trimmer/
edger.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that can get caught in the moving parts
of the trimmer/edger.
• Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when work-
ing outdoors.
Always wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• Always wear a face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6. Always wear eye protection that meets
accepted standards in your country.
7. Wear long pants and shoes when operat-
ing this tool.
WHILE OPERATING TRIMMER/
EDGER
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense.
2. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not
carry trimmer/edger with fi nger on trig-
ger switch. Be sure switch is OFF when
placing battery in trimmer/edger.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times when operating
trimmer/edger.
4. Remove battery from trimmer.
• when not in use
before servicing
5. Do not force trimmer/edger. It will do
the job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
6. Keep hands and feet away from cutting
area.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
OF TRIMMER/EDGER
1. Maintain trimmer/edger with care.
Inspect trimmer/edger periodically,
and if damaged contact DESA Power
Tools.
• If trimmer/edger is not working prop-
erly, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, contact
DESA Power Tools.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order.
2. Check damaged parts.
If a part is damaged, carefully check the
damaged part before using the trimmer/
edger. Make sure the part will operate
properly and perform its intended func-
tion.
• Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
unless indicated elsewhere in this manu-
al.
• Use only geniune Remington replace-
ment parts and accessories. These are
available from your local dealer. Use
of any non-Remington parts or acces-
sories could lead to injury to the user,
damage to the unit, and void your war-
ranty.
3. Store idle trimmer/edger indoors. When
not in use, store trimmer/edger indoors in
a dry location. Store trimmer/edger above
the reach of children or in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and personal injury, in-
cluding the following:
WARNING
This product contains
chemicals known to the
State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING