GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
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.
Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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.
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
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.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER – Keep hands away from blade.
Contact with
blade will result in serious personal injury
.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and
result in serious personal injury.
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after
turn off.
A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter
blades.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defect or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by the use of
this tool could contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Chemicals in fertilizers
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a ―live‖ wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool ―live‖ and could
give the operator an electric shock.
Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
WARNING –
Only use with handle and guard properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer
without the proper guard or handle provided may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ON A LADDER OR UNSTABLE
SUPPORT
. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
