GreenWorks HT40L00, Owner'S Manual

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FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS

D A N G E R

If the hedge trimmer blade jams or gets caught on an electrical cord or wires, DO NOT 

TOUCH THE BLADE FOR ANY REASON!

 IT CAN BE ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND CAUSE 

SERIOUS OR fATAL INJURY! Release or drop the trimmer in the quickest, safest way. If possible, 

disconnect the battery from the tool. If that is not possible, call an electrician, electrical contractor, 

or the power company for assistance. failure to heed this danger warning w ill cause serious 

personal injury and possible death. 

Keep hands away from blade.

W A R N I N G

Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of 

control and result in serious personal injury.

 ALWAYS keep both hands on the hedge trimmer 

handles to prevent your hand from touching the blade. 

W A R N I N G

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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

1. 

Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack.

 Inserting the 

battery pack into power tools that have the switch in the on position may result in serious 

personal injury.

2. 

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.

SAfETY INfORMATION

• 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.

 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. When 

transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. 

Proper 

handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade 

may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

 Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may 

make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live” and could give the operator an electric 

shock.

• DO NOT operate the hedge trimmer when you are tired or your visibility is limited. 

Do not use the trimmer at night or in reduced light.

• Keep cable away from cutting area.

 During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs 

and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

• 

DO NOT use the hedge trimmer if the handle guard is damaged.

• Danger - Keep hands away from blade.