SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source when not in use, before making repairs or adjustments, and when changing accessories and attach- ments such as bar, chain, or trimmer line. Nonconforming replacement components or the re- moval of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by- standers. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety
INSTRUCTION | SAFETY INFORMATION |
MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
SStay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
SDo not handle or operate this unit when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have tak- en alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating this unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (applies to all attachments)
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 meters)
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electri- cal shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit im- mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, call
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or
handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on
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