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5 — English
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear Eye and Head Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose battery, battery compartment, or electronic
components to rain, water, or liquids. Do not charge battery
or expose product to rain or damp locations.
Gloves
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling
the blades.
Safety Footwear
Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
Keep Tool Away from Electrical
Lines/Keep Bystanders Away
DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet away
from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Electric Shock
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices
can result in electric shock.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result
in serious personal injury.
Operate With Two Hands
Hold and operate the hedge trimmer properly with both hands.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).