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
SAlways wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can help to pre- vent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.
S Always wear a respirator or face mask when working with the unit in dusty envi- ronments.
S Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
S Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
SSecure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re- duce 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 electrical shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not handle exten- sion 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 ex- tension cord or yank extension cord to dis- connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Turn off all con- trols before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work- ing as it should, has been dropped, dam- aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your authorized service dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the power source when not in use, before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Do not put any object into open- ings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.
STo reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec- trical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and re- place if damaged. An undersized exten- sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheat- ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct
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