Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Important Safety Instructions - Homelite UT44110B Manual Del Operador

gENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINgS
SERVIcE
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
 When servicing a power tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.

HEDgE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINgS

 keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after
turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
 carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
 keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be acciden-
tally cut by the blade.
 clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
 Use of a residual current device with a tripping current of
30 mA or less is recommended.
 DANgER — keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
 WARNINg — Only use with handle and guard properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trim-
mer without the proper guard or handle provided may
result in serious personal injury.
 Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINgS
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
 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 work-
ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots
and gloves. Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
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 Use Safety Glasses — Always wear eye protection with
 Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, or unstable support.
 Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade
 If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
 Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operat-
 Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make
 Stop the unit and make sure the blade has stopped before
 Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
 Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials.
 If hedge trimmer is equipped with a debris remover, do
 Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up
 Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
 Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
 Secure the unit while transporting.
 Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter for the
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a
 Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
 Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep
 If hedge trimmer is equipped with a clipping deflector, do
 Disconnect Hedge Trimmer — Disconnect the plug from
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side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when
operating this product. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
is not in contact with any object.
blades to stop, and disconnect the plug from the power
source before attempting to remove the obstruction.
ing the hedge trimmer and when installing or removing
blades.
sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened
before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
setting the unit down.
walking from one cutting location to another.
They may become lodged in the cutting blades.
not use the debris remover as a gripping surface.
high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out
of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use; see storage instructions.
UT44110B or 1/2 in. diameter for the UT44121A.
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
not use the clipping deflector as a gripping surface.
power source before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, storing the hedge trimmer, or before servic-
ing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the product accidentally.