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Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
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Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support while using the saw.
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Do not use the tool lo cut limbs larger than 4" (1O cm) in diameter.
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Keep other persons away from cutting end of saw and ata sale distance from work area. Do not use tool
near cable, electric power or tele phone lines. Maintain a mínimum clearance of 1O feet from all power lines.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
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Wear clase fitting, tough work clothing that will provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers,
safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat,a safety tace shield, or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.
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Turn unit off befare setting it down.
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Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
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Keep all screws and fasteners tight. Never operate your equipment when it is improperly adjusted
or not completely and securely assembled.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free of water.
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Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from hedge trimmer when starting or running
motor. Befare starting motor, make sure hedge trimmer will not come in contact with any obstacle.
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Stop motor befare checking cutting string.
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Store equipment away from possible flam mable materials, such as gas-powered water
heaters,clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable heaters, etc .
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Always keep the hedge trimmer , and motor free of debris build-up.
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Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and properly instructed individuals.
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Wear a dust mask if use will create a dust laden environment.
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lnspect the area befare starting the unil. Remove all debris and hard ad sharp objects such as
rocks,glass, wire, etc. that can cause damage during operation.
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Look behind and use carefully w hen backing up.
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Never operate without good visibility and lighting.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp al all times , and clean for bes! and safest
perfor mance. Follow maintenance instructions . Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluid ,gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your unit.
WHAT NOT DO
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DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BATTERY than that rec ommended in your manual. Always lollow
instructions in the lubrication section of this manual. Permanent damage to gear box will result
and manufacturer 's warranty shall be voided should user fail lo follow such instructions.
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DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI TIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or one handed.
Always use two hands when operating unit with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
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