SAFETY
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle- ment in moving parts.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this product.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or expo- sure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
Inspect the product before use. Replace any dam- aged parts before use.
Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the product in the rain.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
Use the right product. Use the product for the in- tended purpose only.
Do not handle the product with wet hands.
Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Avoid accidental starting; never carry the product with your finger on the trigger.
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this product.
Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the rate for which it was designed.
Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds only. Do not use for any other purpose.
Before starting the product, position it so that the line does not come in contact with anything you do not intend to cut.
Keep the grass deflector in place at all times while operating the product. The product may overheat without the grass deflector in place.
Stop the product immediately, unplug it, and check for damage if you strike or become entangled with foreign objects. Do not operate the product before having any damage repaired.
Keep hands away from the cutting line. Do not attempt to remove cut material or to hold material to be cut when the line is moving. Be sure the unplug the product and the release the trigger when clearing jammed material from the line. Do not grasp the line when picking up or holding the product.
Be cautious after turning off the product. The line coasts after turning off the product.
Disconnect the product from the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.
SPECIFIC TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
Replace the trimmer head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the trimmer head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the trimmer head.
Never operate the product without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep the trimmer head below waist level. Never cut with the trimmer head over 30 in. (76 cm) or more above the ground.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product by the cord. Never yank the plug out of the recep- tacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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