SAFETY INFORMATION
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Maintain tool with care. Keep all vents and openings clean and clear of debris. Follow instructions for
proper maintenance. Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool without first switching it off and remov-
ing the battery.
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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 working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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Use the Correct Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 265°F may cause explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the tem-
perature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the
specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
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Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
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Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicat-
ed in the instructions for use and care.
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Ambient temperature range:
- String trimmer storage emperature range: -4°F (-20°C) - 158°F (70°C)
- String trimmer operation temperature range: -4°F (-20°C) - 104°F (40°C)
- Battery charging temperature range: 39°F (4°C) - 104°F (40°C)
- Charger operation temperature range: 39°F (4°C) - 113°F (45°C)
- Battery storage temperature range: 1 year: 32°F (0°C) - 73°F(23°C)
- Battery discharging temperature range: 6.8°F (-14°C) - 113°F (45°C)
Child safety
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
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Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this trimmer. Children who are 14 years of age
or older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual and
must be trained and supervised by a parent.
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Stay alert and turn the trimmer off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
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Look behind and down for small children before and while cutting backwards.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the trimmer.
3 month: 32°F (0°C) -113°F (45°C)
1 month: 32°F (0°C) -140°F (60°C)
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