HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
EXTENSION CORD
. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure it is heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
WARNING:
Use out door extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, SJW-A, or SJTW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
DOUBLE INSULATION
—Double Insulation is a concept in safety in
electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
NOTE:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the user
from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation.
Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord
in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the
plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of
the extension cord. This method can also be used to
tie two extension cords together.
POLARIZED PLUGS
—To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3
wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one
way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has
large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit obtain a suitable
extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
– Before further use of the hedge
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 1-800-618-7474 for assistance.
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 the use of this tool
could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and 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 from 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.
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating
More Not More American wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
DANGER – Keep hands away from blade.
Contact with blade will
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.
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. Blades coast after turn off.
A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade
stopped.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord.
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 cable away from cutting area.
During operation the
cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by
the blade.
WARNING –
Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to
hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper
guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury.
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Model HT10020S
