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SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ANDSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using thisunit. The
operator isresponsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Readthe entire instruction manual beforeassembling and using the unit! Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children touse this unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near children.
OPERATORSAFETY
DAlwayswear safety glasses or similareye
protection when operating, servicing, or
performing maintenance on your unit.
Wearing eye protection can help to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness or serious injury.
DAlways wear a respirator or face mask
when working with the unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
DDress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
DDo not operate the unit when you are
tired,ill, upset, or if you areunder theinf lu-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
DSecurehair s o it is above shoulder length.
Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all other parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry,
loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be
caught in moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of electri-
cal shock, do not use in rain, in damp or
wetlocations, oraround swimming pools,
hottubs, etc. Do not expose to snow,rain,
or water to avoid the possibility of electri-
cal shock. Do not handle extension cord
plug or unit with wet hands.
DUse only a voltage supply as shown on
the nameplate of the unit.
DAvoiddangerous situati ons. Do not use in
presenceof fl ammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
DAvoid dangerous environments. Do not
usein unventi lated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
DToreduce the risk of electr ical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The
electrical rating of the cord must be higher
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Cana-
da, “W”). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if damaged.
An undersized extension cord will cause
a drop in line voltageresulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(NOTE: The correct size to be used de-
pending on the cord length is shown in
this manual).
DInspect the insulation and connectors on
the unit and extension cord before each
use. If there is any damage, do not use
until damage is repaired by your Autho-
rized Service Dealer. Do not pull or carry
by cord; do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pullingon cord. Tounplug, grasp the pl ug,
not the cord.
DToreduce the possibility of the extension
cord disconnecting from the unit during
operation, tie cord to cord retainer and
connectto recessed pl ug as shown int his
manual.
DDon’t use the unit if the switch does not
turn the unit on and off properly.Have the
unit repaired by an Authorized Service
Dealer.
DKeep extension cord clear of operator
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
DAvoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences,or pipes, to avoid the possibilityof