NEUTON
Battery-Powered String Trimmer
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Safety & Operating Instructions
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Protecting Yourself and Those around You
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Trimmer and the
activity of trimming. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Never allow bystanders, or pets in your work area when operating the Trimmer. The Cutting Cord on the NEUTON Battery-Powered String
Trimmer can throw sticks, small stones, gravel, and bits of debris over long distances.
Stop the tool if anyone enters the area.
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Only allow responsible individuals who have a thorough understanding of these instructions to operate the Trimmer. Never allow children
to operate the tool.
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If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, please do not do it.
Dressing Appropriately
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when using your
NEUTON Battery-Powered String Trimmer to protect your eyes from possible thrown debris.
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We recommend the use of ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 DBA to protect your hearing.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using the Trimmer. If you have safety shoes, wear them. Do not use the Trimmer while barefoot or
wearing sandals with exposed toes or heels.
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We recommend wearing long pants and rubber gloves while using this tool.
Preparing to Use Your Trimmer
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the Trimmer and in the manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the control and the proper use
of the Trimmer before starting.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where you will be using the Trimmer, and remove all wire, sticks, and any other foreign objects which could
become entangled in or thrown by the Trimmer Cord. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such
as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
Operating Your Trimmer Safely
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Do not use your NEUTON Battery-Powered String Trimmer for any job other than the intended use.
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Avoid unintentional starting - don't carry the NEUTON Battery-Powered String Trimmer with your finger on the ON/OFF Switch.
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Do not put any part of your body near the Trimming Cord when operating. Keep both hands on the Handles.
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Remove the Battery Pack when inspecting, cleaning, or clearing any jammed material from the Trimmer Guard.
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Never pick up or hold the Trimmer by the Cutting Cord or Guard.
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Be aware that the Cutting Cord will coast to a stop after releasing the ON/OFF Trigger; it does not stop immediately.
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Do not operate the Trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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Do not operate the Trimmer near electrical wires.
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Never over reach and keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Do not force the Trimmer - it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury when cutting at its own rate.
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Never operate the Trimmer in the rain.
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Watch out for traffic when operating near roadways.
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Operate only in daylight or in an area well lit by artificial light.
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Do not operate the tool when you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
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If the Trimmer vibrates abnormally, stop the motor, remove the Battery Pack, and inspect the tool for any damage. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation.
Repair the
damage before restarting and operating the Trimmer.
Note:
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
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Do not operate the Trimmer if it does not start normally or stop normally with the ON/OFF Switch.
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Never use the Trimmer with a damaged or missing Guard.
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If you strike or entangle with an object, stop the Trimmer immediately. Check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken Hub or Spool.
