WARNING: Important Safety Warnings and Instructions
•TOReadREDUCEall instructionsRISK OFbeforeINJURY:operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and or serious injury.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
• KeepWARNINGlong hair and loose clothing away from openings and
moving parts. :
When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
SAFETYIt is importantGUIDELINESfor you to read and- understandDEFINITIONSthis manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS | |
• READ all instructions. | |
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate | |
| battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for |
| the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery |
• | may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. |
US E BATTE RY OP ER ATED UN IT ON LY wi th spe cif ica ll y | |
| designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a |
• | risk of fire. |
AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off | |
| position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your finger |
| on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch |
| on invites accidents. |
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot | |
| be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. |
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the | |
| locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing |
| accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures |
| reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally. |
• ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglassesare NOT safety | |
| glasses. Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty. |
| ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: |
| • ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3), |
| • ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection, |
| • NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection. |
• GUARD – Do not use this unit without guard attached. | |
• | DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They |
| can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber |
| soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. |
| • Donʼt operate the unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals. |
| Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair |
2 | covering to contain long hair. |
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