Weed Eater 952711850, 545186753 Important Warnings And Safety Instructions Warning, Safety Rules

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:

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 this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling 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 to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing main- tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY		abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the ex-
S Always wear safety glasses or similar eye		tension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
protection when operating, servicing, or		connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug,
performing maintenance on your unit.		not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,
Wearing eye protection can help to pre-		close a door on cord, or pull cord around
vent rocks or debris from being blown or		sharp edges or corners. Turn off all con-
ricocheting into eyes and face which can		trols before unplugging. Do not expose
result in blindness or serious injury.		cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
S Always wear a respirator or face mask		damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work-
when working with the unit in dusty envi-		ing as it should, has been dropped, dam-
ronments.		aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
S Dress safely in long pants.	Do not go	return it to your authorized service dealer
barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.		for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
S Do not operate the unit when you are
		source when not in use, before servicing,
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-
		cleaning, performing	maintenance, or
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
		storing. Do not put any object into open-
S Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
		ings. Do not use	with any opening
Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers,
		blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
and all other parts of the body away from
		anything that may reduce air flow.
openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry,
		S Use only a voltage supply as shown on
loose clothing, or clothing	with loosely
		the nameplate of the unit.
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be
		S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
caught in moving parts.
		use in unventilated areas or where dust or
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
		explosive vapors can build up.
WARNING:
		S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
		extension cords specifically marked as
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re-		suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not		trical rating of the cord must not be less
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or		than the rating of the unit. The cord must
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do		be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid		your extension cord is in good condition.
the possibility of electrical shock. Do not		Inspect extension cord before use and re-
		place if damaged. An undersized exten-
use on wet surfaces. Do not handle exten-
		sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage
sion cord plug or unit with	wet hands.
		resulting in loss of power and overheat-
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

the presence of flammable liquids or	ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier
	gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion
	the heavier the cord. (NOTE: The correct
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not

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