RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING:
When using this electric Hedge Trimmer, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire Operator's Manual before using your Hedge Trimmer. Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions and Safety Warnings.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Do not leave the Hedge Trimmer plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, changing attachments, blades, or before servicing.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
•Do not use the unit in the rain.
•Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
•Use the right tool. Use this unit only as described in this manual. Do not use for any job except that for which it is intended. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can become entangled in the cutting blade.
•Do not abuse the power cord. Do not pull or carry the unit by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces, oil and sharp edges.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
•Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage. Replace the cords if any defects or damage appear.
•Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
•Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure unit is unplugged and the switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit. CAUTION - blades coast after unit is turned off.
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as
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