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: Indicatesdanger, 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.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
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SYMBOL MEANING
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 •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
•Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter original equipment manufacturer replacement line. Never use
WARNING: When using battery trimmers, 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 trimmer. Pay close attention to the operating instructions and safety warnings.
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for battery leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned as recommended. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.
•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.
•Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
•Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string. They can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a
•This unit was not designed to be used as a brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any type of brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY TRIMMERS
•Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is idle. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
•Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the unit.
•Only use the charging station provided with your unit. Do not substitute any other charging equipment. Use of any other means of charging could cause the batteries to explode, resulting in possible serious personal injury.
•Do not charge the unit in the rain or in wet locations.
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