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
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT: 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.
Read the Operator’s Manual 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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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
•Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit that powers this attachment.
•Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
•All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.
•Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the blade is installed correctly and secure.
•Clear the area to be hedged before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the hedge trimmer attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC POWERHEADS AND HEDGE TRIMMERS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only extension cords approved for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type
•CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using a cord set, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. See the operator’s manual for the unit that will power this
•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.
•Prevent disconnection of the hedge trimmer powerhead from extension cord during operation by using a
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS POWERHEADS AND HEDGE TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
•Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
•Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•Mix and add fuel in a clean,
•Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
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•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 use in or around water. Do not use on wet hedges or shrubbery.
•Do not handle the plug or unit with wet hands or standing on any wet surfaces.
•Do not leave the unit plugged in when not in use, changing attachments or
DANGER: RISK OF CUT OR SHOCK — Keep hands away from blades. Keep one hand on assist handle on the powerhead and on the loop handle of attachment when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch on the power unit is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges of the hedge trimmer. Wear gloves when handling the blade. Do not operate unit with one hand.
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