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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
WARNING: Read all instructions
FOR ALL APPLIANCES
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don’t use appliances 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 Appliance - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
7) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety.
8)
Warning -To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
9) Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or connectors described in this manual.
10) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
11) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
12) Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
appliance.
13) Don’t 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.
14) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired.
16) Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use,
before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
17) Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in
dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
18) Maintain Appliance 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. Inspect appliance cord
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
19) Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the appliance, 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
