Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
WARNING:
before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
WARNING:
this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Compounds in fertilizers.
• Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury. Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
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Avoid dangerous environments - do not use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
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Don't use in rain or in damp conditions.
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Keep children away - all people and pets should
be kept at a distance from the work area.
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Dress properly - do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear
protective clothing; use of work gloves, long pants, a
long-sleeved shirt and safety footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
•
Use safety glasses - always use a face or dust
mask if the area in which you are working is dusty.
•
Use correct appliance - do not use appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions
WARNING:
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses
or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
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When
using
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ENGLISH
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being
•
Do not force appliance - it will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
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Do not overreach - keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
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Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
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When not in use, appliances should be
stored indoors in dry places out of reach of
children.
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Maintain appliance with care. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Check damaged parts. Before using the appliance,
make sure the safety guards are intact. Never use an
appliance without its safety guard. Check to make sure
moving parts are not binding and can operate freely.
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Check for broken or defective parts that can
affect the safe operation of your appliance. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
FOR BATTERY-POWERED
GARDENING APPLIANCES
•
Prevent unintentional starting. Make sure
the switch is in the Off position before
connecting the battery pack, picking up, or
carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your
finger on the switch or energizing the appliance with the
switch on invites accidents.
•
Disconnect the battery pack before adjusting,
changing accessories, or storing the appliance to reduce
the risk of accidental starting.
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Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create the risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.