RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Maintain grass shear with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep unit dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of the grass shear, any parts that are damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform it's intended func- tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect it's operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Homelite Authorized Service Center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
•Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure battery pack is removed and the trigger is re- leased when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
unit.
CAUTION - blades coast after unit is turned off.
•Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting blades when they are moving.
•Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
•Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials. They may become lodged in the cutting blades.
•Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
•Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Storage instructions.
•Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instruc- tions.
SERVICE
•Service on unit must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte- nance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void your warranty.
•When servicing a unit, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void your warranty.
BATTERY SAFETY
•Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating.
•Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments, cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or when not in use.
•A battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger listed.
BATTERY PACK: | 1311148 |
CHARGER: | 1411141 |
•To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury, DO NOT place battery pack units or their batteries near fire or heat.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re- leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
•Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemical. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
•Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
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