GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards when operating this unit.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or jewelry of any kind. Do not go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting blades when they are moving.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the tool in damp or wet locations. Do not operate the hedge trimmer in rain.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate unit in damp or wet locations.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.