RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum performance. Read this manual before assem- bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
1.FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2.To Reduce Risk of Injury to Persons, Remove Battery Pack When Not in Use.
3.Risk of eye injury. Use Safety glassed or similar eye protection.
4.To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate without guards in place.
5.INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air openings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or damaged in any way.
6.DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door on cord.
7.NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service information, contact the Yard Machines Product Service Department listed on the back cover of this User Manual.
8.RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or other suitable eye protection when operating your trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis- tance.
9.KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line. Do not operate without guard attached.
10.DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
11.KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially chil- dren and pets away from the area of operation. Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never allow children to operate the appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
12.AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases, smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub, etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or appliance with wet hands.
13.USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY - Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walk- ways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect area before starting the appliance to remove debris and other objects that can cause damage during operation.
14.DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except as recommended and provided by Yard Machines. Do not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
15.DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal- ance at all times.
16.AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry trimmer with your finger on the switch.
17.DISCONNECT trimmer from battery pack when not in use and before servicing stringhead.
18.STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
1.This manual contains important safety and operating instruction for battery charger.
2.Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) products using battery.
To reduce the risk of WARNING: injury, charge only
3.Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4.Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
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