GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
- Don't use hedge trimmers in damp or
wet locations.
• DON'T USE IN RAIN.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.
• DRESS PROPERLY - Don't 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.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the hedge
trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
• EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it
is heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
ALL TOOLS
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120
VAC Tools
Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150
Amp Rating AWG AWG AWG
More than 0
Not More than 6
More than 6
Not More than 10
More than 10
Not more than 12
More than 12
Not more than 16
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -
Don't carry plugged in hedge trimmer
with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD - Never carry
hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure trimmer
switch is off when clearing jammed
material from blades. Do not grasp the
exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the hedge
trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• DON'T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It
will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• DON'T OVERREACH - - Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate hedge trimmer when you are
tired.
• DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from
the power supply when not in use or
when servicing or cleaning.
• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER
INDOORS - When not in use, hedge
trimmer should be stored indoors in a
dry and high or locked-up place- out of
reach of children.
• MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and
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.
3
AWG
18
16
16
14
18
16
14
12
16
16
14
12
14
12
Not
Recommended