General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Work WG801E Manual Original

GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all
safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and
instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in
the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power
tool.
8

1. WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean
and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power
tools in explosive
atmospheres, such
as in the presence
of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and
bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Cordless shrub shear /
grass shear / weeder
Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must
match the outlet.
Never modify the
plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter
plugs with earthed
(grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact
with earthed or
grounded surfaces,
such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric
shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power
tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water
entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord.
Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp
EN