4 — English
Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the
switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate any
power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will
decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always fit the scabbard.
Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the
blades.
When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit,
make sure all power switches are off and the battery
pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actua-
tion of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting
area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges
or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather condi-
tions, especially when there is a risk of lightning.
This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
DANGER — Keep hands away from blade.
Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
WARNING —
Only use with handle and guard properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trim-
mer without the proper guard or handle provided may
result in serious personal injury.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of serious personal injury.
Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade
is not in contact with any object.
Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure
the blade has stopped before setting the unit down.
Never cut any material with a diameter larger than 1 in.
Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
Keep unit clean of clippings and other materials. They
may become lodged in the cutting blades.
If hedge trimmer is equipped with a debris remover, do
not use the debris remover as a gripping surface.
Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up
high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out
of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
Replace scabbard when unit is not in use.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use; see storage instructions.
Secure the unit while transporting.
Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit
is not operating.
Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments,
cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or
when not in use.
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which
can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and
serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and
debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth oc-
casionally.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 987000-432.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
