WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when work- ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves. Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
Use Safety Glasses — Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product. Wear head protection when operating this equipment above shoulder level.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan- glement in moving parts.
Keep Children Away — Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Don’t Overreach — Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
Store Idle Trimmers Indoors — When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid Dangerous Environments — Do not use the product in damp or wet locations.
Do not use in rain.
Use the Right Appliance — Do not use the hedge trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not use on steps, a ladder, rooftop, or unstable sup- port. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.
Do Not Force the Hedge Trimmer — It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER! — Risk of Cut — Keep Hands Away From Blades — Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is mov- ing. Make sure hedge trimmer is off and extension cord is unplugged from power source when clearing jammed materials from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION! — Blade coasts after being turned off.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Do Not Abuse the Cord — Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Extension Cord — make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Make knot as illustrated in figure 1. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an ex- tension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
WARNING! — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
