SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions 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! Re- strict 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 before servicing, cleaning, performing main- tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY |
| abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the ex- | ||
S Always wear safety glasses or similar eye | tension cord or yank extension cord to dis- | |||
protection when operating, servicing, or | connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, | |||
performing maintenance on your unit. | not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, | |||
Wearing eye protection can help to pre- | close a door on cord, or pull cord around | |||
vent rocks or debris from being blown or | sharp edges or corners. Turn off all con- | |||
ricocheting into eyes and face which can | trols before unplugging. Do not expose | |||
result in blindness or serious injury. | cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with | |||
S Always wear a respirator or face mask | damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work- | |||
when working with the unit in dusty envi- | ing as it should, has been dropped, dam- | |||
ronments. |
| aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, | ||
S Dress safely in long pants. | Do not go | return it to your authorized service dealer | ||
barefoot or wear short pants or sandals. | for repair. Unplug the unit from the power | |||
S Do not operate the unit when you are | ||||
source when not in use, before servicing, | ||||
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ- | ||||
cleaning, performing | maintenance, or | |||
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. | ||||
storing. Do not put any object into open- | ||||
S Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. | ||||
ings. Do not use | with any opening | |||
Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, | ||||
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and | ||||
and all other parts of the body away from | ||||
anything that may reduce air flow. | ||||
openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, | ||||
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on | ||||
loose clothing, or clothing | with loosely | |||
the nameplate of the unit. | ||||
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be | ||||
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not | ||||
caught in moving parts. |
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| use in unventilated areas or where dust or | |||
ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
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| explosive vapors can build up. | |||
WARNING: | ||||
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use | ||||
extension cords specifically marked as | ||||
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re- | suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec- | |||
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not | trical rating of the cord must not be less | |||
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or | than the rating of the unit. The cord must | |||
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do | be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure | |||
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid | your extension cord is in good condition. | |||
the possibility of electrical shock. Do not | Inspect extension cord before use and re- | |||
place if damaged. An undersized exten- | ||||
use on wet surfaces. Do not handle exten- | ||||
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage | ||||
sion cord plug or unit with | wet hands. | |||
resulting in loss of power and overheat- | ||||
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in | ||||
the presence of flammable liquids or | ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier | |
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, | ||
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion | ||
the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct | ||
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not | ||
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