1. SAFETY
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 con-
tain 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) Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
8) 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.
9) Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10) Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11) 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.
12) 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. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
13) 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 for alignment of moving parts, binding of mov-
ing 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
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