GENERAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and
in instructing others.
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
- All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY
– Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Always wear long pants when operating this
string trimmer.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
–Wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Use face or
dust mask if environment is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
– Do not use an appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE STRING TRIMMER
when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not
leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
– Before further use of the
trimmer, 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 moving 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 or replaced. Call our customer
service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
LIGHTING
- Only operate trimmer in daylight or good
artificial light.
DON’T OVERREACH
– Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
WARNING
: Do Not use the string trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
– Don’t use
trimmer in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate
trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in
these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
– Don’t carry the
string trimmer with finger on switch.
DANGER:
Risk of cut. Keep hands away from the line.
Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when lines are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off
when clearing jammed material from guard. Do not grasp the
guard or lines when picking up or holding the trimmer.
CAUTION:
Lines coasts after turned off.
DON’T FORCE STRING TRIMMER
– It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
STAY ALERT
– Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate string trimmer when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
STORE IDLE STRING TRIMMER INDOORS
– When not in
use, the string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and
high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE
– Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension
cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by this tool could
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
-chemicals in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of 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.
2