•USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having
•USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as
•EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120
VAC Tools
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| More than 0 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
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•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
•DON’T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
•DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.
•DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning.
•STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
•MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
DANGER: Laceration hazard. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
CAUTION: Laceration hazard. Blades coast after turn off.
SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double
thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not
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