PRODUCT SAFETY
WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products;
• 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: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead and Di(2-
ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
GENERAL OUTDOOR POW-
ER EQUIPMENT SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
FOR ALL PRODUCTS:
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use
products in damp or wet locations.
2) Don't Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept
at a distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Product - Do not use product for any
job except that for which it is intended.
7) Don't Force Product - It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
8) Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
9) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate product when
you are tired.
10) Store Idle Products Indoors - When not in use,
products should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
11) Maintain Product With Care - Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
12) Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the
product, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. 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 ALL BATTERY – OPERATED OUTDOOR
POWER EQUIPMENT:
1) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the product.
Carrying the product with your finger on the
switch or energizing product that have the switch
on invites accidents.
2) Disconnect the battery pack from the product
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing product. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
product accidentally.
3) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
4) Use products only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
5) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
6) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
7) Do not use a battery pack or product that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
8) Do not expose a battery pack or product to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265 °F may cause explosion.
9) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or product outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
of the specified range may damage the battery
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