Remington Power Tools ST3812B, ST4514B owner manual Important Safety Information

2 Chapter 1: Important Safety Information

10.Provide Ground Fault Circuit Inter- rupter (GFCI) protection on the circuit or outlet to be used for trim- mer/edger. You may use receptacles with built-in GFCI protection for this safety measure.

WHILE OPERATING

TRIMMER/EDGER

1.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

2.Be aware of extension cord while operat- ing trimmer/edger.Be careful not to trip over extension cord.

3.Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry plugged-in trimmer/edger with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in trimmer/ edger.

4.Do not overreach. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times when operating trimmer/edger.

5.Disconnect the trimmer/edger from the power supply

•when not in use

•before servicing

6.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.

7.Do not abuse power cord. Never pull or carry trimmer/edger by power cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

8.Keep hands and feet away from cut- ting area.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF TRIMMER/ EDGER

1.Maintain trimmer/edger with care.

•Inspect trimmer/edger cord pe- riodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by a qualified service facility.

•Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

•If trimmer/edger is not working properly, has been dropped, dam- aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired by a qualified service center.

•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•Keep guards in place and in work- ing 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 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 dam- aged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

•Use only geniune Remington® replacement parts and accessories. These are available from your local dealer. Use of any non-Reming- ton® parts or accessories could lead to injury to the user, damage to the unit, and void you warranty.

3.Servicing of Double-Insulated Tools:

•In a double-insulated tool, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground- ing means is provided on a double- insulated tool, nor should a means for grounding be added to the tool. Servicing a double-insulated tool requires extreme care and knowl- edge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated tool must be identical to the parts they replace.

4.Store idle trimmer/edger indoors. When not in use,store trimmer/edger and extension cord indoors in a dry location. Store trimmer/edger above the reach of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children.

This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the trimmer/edger.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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