GreenWorks Commercial GN 220, Owner'S Manual

Page: 4 / 96

3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
W A R N I N G
Read all safety warnings and all instructions
. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
• Read the operator’s manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
• When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cord.
• Walk . Do not run.
• Verify that the power tool is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from impeller openings at all times.
Keep face, hands, and feet away from
concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the power tool, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards or traffic.
• Turn the power tool off and remove battery from the tool when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories, and the like.
• Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates, and other safety protective
devices are not in place.
• Do not operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window
wells, drop-offs, etc. without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge.
Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Use the power tool in daylight or in good artificial light. If using at night, turn on the LED
lights and be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid Accidental Starting - Don’t carry the power tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when inserting battery.
• Use this power tool only for the purposes it was designed.
• Hold the power tool with both hands while it is in use.
Keep a firm grip on the handles.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
• After striking a foreign object, turn the power tool off and remove the battery pack,
and then inspect it for damage . Repair any damage before restarting and using the power
tool.
• If the power tool starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the power tool immediately and
attempt to determine the cause. Vibration is generally an indication of danger.
• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack whenever the operator is not in the
operating position, before unclogging the impeller, and before making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections
.
• Do not use on graveled surface unless the power tool is adjusted for such a surface
in accordance with the operator’s manual.
• Keep Children Away– All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.