SAFETY INFORMATION
E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
G. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
A. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
B. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C. Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
D. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
E. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
F. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
G. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into accountthe working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
A. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one
B. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use any other battery packs
C. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from the 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 of a fire.
D.
U
nder abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Use with Greenworks batteries #29462, #29472 and 2901319.
E.
F .
Use with Greenworks Charger #29482.
6. SERVICE
A. 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.
other battery pack.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of
control and result in serious personal injury.
• 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.
• DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal
injury.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
W A R N I N G
Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the
hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury.
W A R N I N G
(PROPOSITION 65)
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• 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 to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are speciall
particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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