basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways befollowedtoreducetheriskoffire, electricshock,andpersonalinjury, includingthefollowing:
Toreduceriskof injury:
Beforeanyuse,besureeveryone usingthiselectricproductreadsand understandsallsafetyandoperation instructionscontainedthismanual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and review frequently prior to use. Store in wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS and weather conditions when using this tool. DON'T USE HEDGE TRIMMERS in
damp or wet locations and don't use in rain,
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
STORE IDLE UNiT INDOORS - When not in use, the unit should be stored indoors in a dry location - out of reach of children.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do the job better and with tess likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY from the blades. The blade edges are sharp and can
cause injury even when the tool is OFF.
DRESS PROPERLY = Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working out- doors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
DON'T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times. Use both hands to operate unit safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always wear proper eye protection, and use a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep the unit clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for service. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease,
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don't carry any tool while holding the switch area. The unit is shipped partly charged, and may start inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If any component of the system experiences a hard impact, check that no parts were damaged and verify that the unit operates properly. Check for misalignment or bending of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect operation.
A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
DON'T GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING BLADES of the hedge trimmer when picking up or holding the unit. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the unit'sswitch is off and the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material from blades.
USE A HARDHAT
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS printed in the tool attachment manuals.
CAUTION - Blades coast after