SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed 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 per- sons 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 maintenance, 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 recom- mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY
DAlways 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.
D Always wear a respirator or face mask when working with the unit in dusty envi- ronments.
D Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
D Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
DSecure 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 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 ex- pose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands. Avoid danger- ous 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
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carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. To un- plug, 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 controls before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, 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 serv- icing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
DUse only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.
D 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, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will re- quire the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po- larized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex- tension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall out- let. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit ful- ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electri- cian to install the proper wall outlet. Do not