2 Chapter 1: Important Safety Information

WHILE OPERATING

TRIMMER

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

2.Be aware of extension cord while operat- ing trimmer. Be careful not to trip over extension cord. Keep extension cord away from cutter blades at all times.

3.Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry plugged-in trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in trimmer.

4.Do not overreach. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times when operating trimmer.

DANGER - RISK OF CUT – Keep hands away from blades at all times.Keepbothhandsonhandles when trimming. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the trimmer.

CAUTION - Blades coast after turn off.

5.Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply

when not in use

before servicing

when clearing jammed material from blades

when moving from one worksite to another

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

7.Do not abuse power cord. Never carry trimmer by power cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

8.Before starting trimmer, make sure blades are not touching anything.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF TRIMMER

1.Maintain trimmer with care.

Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

Follow instruction for lubricating

Inspect trimmer cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by a qualified service facility.

Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

If trimmer is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired by a qualified ser- vice center.

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

2.Check damaged parts.

If a part is damaged, carefully check the damaged part before using the trimmer. Make sure the part will operate properly and perform its intended function.

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation.

A guard or other part that is dam- aged should be properly repaired or replaced by an qualified service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

3.Servicing of Double-Insulated Tools:

In a double-insulated tool, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground- ing means is provided on a double- insulated tool, nor should a means for grounding be added to the tool. Servicing a double-insulated tool requires extreme care and knowl- edge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated tool must be identical to the parts they replace.

4.Store idle trimmer indoors.When not in use, store trimmer and extension cord indoors in a dry location. Store trimmer above the reach of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children.

This manual is your guide to safe and proper operation of the trimmer.

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INSTRUCTIONS.

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Remington Power Tools HT3218A, HT4022A While Operating Trimmer, Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense

HT3218A, HT4022A specifications

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