Remington Power Tools BS1812A owner manual Save These Instructions, Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER.

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, in- cluding the following:

WARNING

T h i s p r o d u c t c o n t a i n s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

BEFORE OPERATING

TRIMMER/EDGER

1.Avoid Dangerous Environments

•Do not operate trimmer/edger in rain or in damp or wet locations.

•Do not charge battery in rain or in damp or wet locations.

•Do not operate trimmer/edger while under the influence of alcohol, medica- tions, or drugs.

•Do not operate trimmer/edger when you are tired.

•Do not operate trimmer/edger if it is damaged or not securely and fully as- sembled.

2.Keep children away. Keep all bystanders a safe distance from work area.

3.Do not use trimmer/edger for any job except that for which it is intended.

4.Only well instructed adults should operate trimmer/edger. Never allow children to operate trimmer/edger.

5.Dress properly when operating trimmer/ edger.

•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the trimmer/edger.

•Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when work- ing outdoors.

•Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

6.Always wear eye protection that meets accepted standards in your country.

7.Wear long pants and shoes when operat- ing this tool.

WHILE OPERATING TRIMMER/ EDGER

1.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

2.Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry trimmer/edger with finger on trig- ger switch. Be sure switch is OFF when placing battery in trimmer/edger.

3.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating trimmer/edger.

4.Remove battery from trimmer.

•when not in use

•before servicing

5.Do not force trimmer/edger. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

6.Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF TRIMMER/EDGER

1.Maintain trimmer/edger with care.

•Inspect trimmer/edger periodically, and if damaged contact DESA Power Tools.

•If trimmer/edger is not working prop- erly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, contact DESA Power Tools.

•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•Keep guards in place and in working order.

2.Check damaged parts.

•If a part is damaged, carefully check the damaged part before using the trimmer/ edger. Make sure the part will operate properly and perform its intended func- tion.

•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condi- tion that may affect its operation.

•A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced unless indicated elsewhere in this manu- al.

•Use only geniune Remington replace- ment parts and accessories. These are available from your local dealer. Use of any non-Remington parts or acces- sories could lead to injury to the user, damage to the unit, and void your war- ranty.

3.Store idle trimmer/edger indoors. When not in use, store trimmer/edger indoors in a dry location. Store trimmer/edger above the reach of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

www.remingtonpowertools.com 4