Important Safety Warnings; General Safety - Lithium Earthwise LST02212 Manual Del Operador

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should
stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Always wear long pants
when operating this string trimmer.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields or
goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when
operating this product. Use face or dust mask if environment is
dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use an appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE STRING TRIMMER when
not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the trimmer, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. Call our customer ser-
vice help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
LIGHTING - Only operate trimmer in daylight or good artificial
light.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
WARNING: Do Not use the string trimmer with any type of acces-
sory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don't use trimmer in
rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate trimmer in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and
the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don't carry the string
trimmer with finger on switch.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from the line. Keep both
hands on handles when power is on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when lines are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing
jammed material from guard. Do not grasp the guard or lines when
picking up or holding the trimmer.
CAUTION: Lines coasts after turned off.
DON'T FORCE STRING TRIMMER – It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate string trimmer when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
STORE IDLE STRING TRIMMER INDOORS – When not in use,
the string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE – Keep clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
WARNING: California Proposition 65: This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by this tool could contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
-chemicals in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well
ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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