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Vibration Hazard
This appliance vibrates during use�
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders�
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1� Anyone using vibrating appliances regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined by
a doctor and then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are not being
caused or worsened from use� Pregnant women
or people who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease
should not use this appliance� If you feel
any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible�
2� Do not smoke during use� Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury�
3� Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user�
4� Use appliances with the lowest vibration when
there is a choice between different processes�
5� Include vibration-free periods each day of work�
6� Grip appliance as lightly as possible
(while still keeping safe control of it)�
Let the appliance do the work�
7� To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance
as explained in this manual� If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately�
General Safety
1� The spool will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after use� Allow it to stop completely and remove
Battery Pack before putting the appliance down,
making any adjustments, or servicing the appliance�
2� Do not use in rain, snow, sprinklers, or wet grass�
Do not rinse off the Trimmer�
3� Use only during daylight hours�
4� Carefully inspect the spool housing and guard
before inserting Battery Pack in the Trimmer� Do
not use Trimmer if any part is cracked or damaged�
5� Do not use appliance for other than intended use�
6� WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm� Wash hands after handling�
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249�5,
et seq.
)
7� WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm� (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249�5, et seq�)
8� Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance�
These carry important safety information�
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement�
9� The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur� It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator�
SaVe tHeSe inStructiOnS.
