WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to com- ply with ANSI Z87.1 standard as well as head protection when operating this product.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan- glement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
Use the right appliance. Do not use the hedge trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Make sure trimmer is off when clearing jammed materials from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned off.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Warning: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or grease.
