important safety instructions
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
read all instructions
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves when working outdoors. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could be caught in moving parts, short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
Stay alert and watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Use only with charger listed.
MODEL CHARGER
UT44171 36901251G
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. Do not touch or try to stop cutting blades when they are moving.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain. Do not handle or operate the unit with wet hands.
Use the right appliance. Do not use the shrubber for any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.
Do not force the shrubber. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Make sure shrubber is off, blades have stopped moving, and padlock (not included) or
CAUTION! Blade coasts after being turned off.
Warning! Use outdoor extension cords marked
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the shrubber. Receptacles are available having
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or grease.
Do not charge in rain or in wet locations.
Always stop the motor, ensure the blades have stopped, and lock switch when not in use by installing padlock (not included) or
