IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(For All Tools)
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1.DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use safety glasses and nonskid footwear. Use of sturdy gloves is recommended.
2.STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing - use common sense. Do not operate trimmer when fatigued.
3.DANGER - RISK OF CUT - KEEP HANDS AWAY
FROM BLADES - Keep both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt t o remove cut material nor hold material t o be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer is switched off and unplugged when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges of trimmer. CAUTION - Blades coast after turn off.
4.WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Don’t use trimmer in rain, in wet locations, or on wet hedges of shrubbery. Use only extension cords marked “for use with outdoor appliances” having elec- trical rating not less than rating of trimmer. Do not use damaged extension cords. Inspect cords periodically and replace if damaged. Do not abuse cord. Never carry trimmer by cord. Do not yank cord t o disconnect from re- ceptacles. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
5 . KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - Do not permit children t o contact trimmer or extension cord. Keep children a safe distance from work area.
6.USE TRIMMER PROPERLY - Use only for trimming the type of shrub, growth, and the like, described in the operating instructions. Do not abuse trimmer. Do not cut grass and weeds with this trimmer.
7 . DON’T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT - Keep good foot- ing and balance at all times.
8 . AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF TRIMMER - Before plugging in trimmer, be sure trimmer switch is off. Don‘t carry trimmer with finger on switch.
9.AVOID LOCKING TRIMMER SWITCH ON - Never attempt t o tape, wire or fasten the switches so as t o stay in the ON position.
IO. DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) TRIMMER FROM POWER SUPPLY - When not in use. Before servicing, cleaning, and the like.
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