Oregon HT255 Safety Rules, Introduction, General Power Tool Safety Warnings, Work Area Safety

	OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
SAFETY RULES
	HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255

INTRODUCTION

This hedge trimmer is designed for regular maintenance and trimming. It is not designed to cut branches greater than 19 mm (¾ inch) in diameter. Other uses may cause injury and are not allowed.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS

AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR

SERIOUS INJURY.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE TERM “POWER TOOL” IN THE WARNINGS REFERS TO YOUR MAINS-OPERATED (CORDED) POWER TOOL OR BATTERY OPERATED (CORDLESS) POWER TOOL.

WORK AREA SAFETY

•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

•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.

•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool (Fig. 1). Distractions can cause you to lose control.

FIG. 1

CAUTION: ESTABLISH A BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE OF 3 M (10 FT) PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. Bystander safety zone is a 3 m (10 ft) circle around the operator that must remain free from bystanders, children, and pets.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

•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.

•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

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