About Call2Recycle
Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 75 million pounds
of rechargeable batteries from local landfills and established a
network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. More than 200
battery and/or product manufacturers, Call2Recycle Industry
Stewards, have united to ensure that batteries are responsibly
recycled when they reach their end of life and fund the program
that is operated by Call2Recycle, Inc., a 501(c)4 nonprofit public
service organization.
To locate the nearest recycling center, please call 1-800-822-8837.
FCC STATEMENT
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
While Operating
To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT expose the unit
to rain or wet conditions. Store the unit indoors.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if the operation is dusty.
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Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
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Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
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Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
CAUTION
WARNING
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DO NOT overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Take extra care when working on stairs, steep slopes or
inclines. To avoid serious injury, DO NOT operate the unit
while on a ladder or a roof.
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Keep hair, face, hands, feet and all other body parts away
from moving parts and openings. DO NOT touch or try to stop
moving parts.
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DO NOT operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do
the job. DO NOT run the unit at high speed when not in use.
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DO NOT force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used
at the intended rate.
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Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed or when
carrying the unit from one location to another.
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Before setting the unit down, always turn the unit off and
wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
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Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. Make sure the trigger
lockout is in the locked position before installing or removing
the battery. Never carry the unit with fingers on the trigger.
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Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
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DO NOT use the unit if the trigger and trigger lockout DO NOT
start and stop the unit.
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If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and check
for damage. If damaged, DO NOT restart or operate the unit
until it is repaired. DO NOT operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
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Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are
available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
other parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user, or damage to the unit, and void the warranty.
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Keep the unit clean. Stop the motor, remove the battery and
allow the unit to cool. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor,
remove the battery and allow the unit to cool. Inspect the
unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an
indicator of trouble.
Hedge Trimmer Safety
Keep all body parts (hands, feet, face, etc.) away from
moving blades. Contact with moving blades will result in
serious personal injury.
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Make sure the blades are not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
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Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Using
only one hand could lead to a loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
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DANGER