appliance does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of
48 hours.
19 . DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
20 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
21 . DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
22 . DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
23 . DO NOT use battery-operated appliance in rain.
24 . Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
25 . Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
26 . 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.
27 . 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.
28 . SERVICE- 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Specific Warnings for String Trimmers
WARNING: This product is not an edger and is not
intended to be used for edging.
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Don't operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
Wear heavy long pants to protect your legs.
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MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least
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100 feet (30 m) away.
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Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at
all times.
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The rotating line performs a cutting function. Use care
when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.
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To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going
away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large
stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid
objects and where necessary, do trimming by hand.
Additional Safety Warnings
WARNING: To reduce the risk of rebound
(ricochet) injury, work going away from any
nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large
stone, tree, etc.
GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
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guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
NYLON LINE AT ALL TIMES. The rotating line performs a
cutting function. Use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children. MAKE SURE that other
persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30 m) away.
• USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects and
where necessary, do trimming by hand.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with
a broken hub or spool.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with
a hose.
• DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does
get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up
place out of reach of children.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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compounds in fertilizers,
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compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
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arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
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sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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