3.
DO NOT handle the charger, including the charger plug and
charger terminals, with wet hands.
4.
DO NOT charge the unit outdoors.
Only use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) batteries,
chargers, attachments or accessories with this unit. DO
NOT use any other type of battery, attachment or accessory
which is not approved by the manufacturer. Use of any
non-approved types of batteries, chargers, attachments
or accessories could cause the batteries to burst, resulting
in a fire or may lead to serious personal injury, property
damage and damage to the unit.
General Safety Warnings
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
•
Stay alert. DO NOT operate this unit when tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•
Never allow children to operate the unit. Teens must be
trained, accompanied and supervised by an adult. Never allow
adults to operate the unit without proper instruction.
•
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
•
Inspect the unit before use. Check for damaged parts. Make
sure all parts operate properly. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and secure. Make sure all moving parts are
properly aligned and are not bound. Replace parts that are
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Have all damaged
or improperly working parts repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center. DO NOT operate the unit with loose
or damaged parts.
•
Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
•
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects that
may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.
•
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep
them outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even
then, they are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage
bystanders to wear eye protection. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
•
This unit is intended for occasional, household use only. This
unit is not intended for commercial use.
•
DO NOT allow the unit to be used as a toy.
Safety Warnings for Electric Units
General Electric Safety
•
DO NOT expose the unit to rain or wet conditions. Store the
unit indoors.
•
DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING
•
Avoid dangerous environments. DO NOT operate the unit in
the rain, in wet conditions or on wet surfaces. Moisture is a
shock hazard.
•
To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid body contact with
grounded conductors, such as metal pipes or wire fences.
•
DO NOT operate the unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Battery Charger Safety
•
Follow all charging instructions. DO NOT charge the battery
outside the temperature range specified in these instructions.
Improperly charging the battery or charging the battery
outside of the specified temperature range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
•
A nameplate on the unit indicates the voltage used.
Never connect the unit to an AC voltage that differs from
this voltage.
•
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
•
DO NOT use multiple extension cords.
•
Make sure the extension cord is heavy enough to carry the
current drawn by the unit. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and
overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR
120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 0-6 AMPS
Cord Length (ft.)
Wire Size (AWG)
•
Make sure the cords are in good condition. Inspect the
power cord and extension cord periodically. Look closely
for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. If a cord
is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect
the cord from both the outlet and the unit. DO NOT use
a damaged cord. Damaged cords should be repaired
or replaced.
•
DO NOT abuse cords. Never pull or carry the unit by a cord.
Keep cords away from heat, oil, water, sharp edges, and
moving objects. Always grasp the plug when disconnecting
a cord.
•
Never modify a plug, cord or outlet in any way.
•
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used with this unit.
For an extra measure of safety, use receptacles with built-in
GFCI protection.
•
DO NOT place the battery charger where cords might be
stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.
•
DO NOT charge batteries in the rain or in wet conditions. Keep
the battery charger in a cool and dry area.
•
Keep the battery charger away from all liquid.
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