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14. Maintain tools with care – Keep cutting edges sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect the t edger periodically and
replace if damaged. Repair the t edger only at an
authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
15. Checked for damaged parts – Before continuing to
use the t edger, 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 the alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect the trimmer
+ edger’s operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
C) ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRASS
T EDGER
1. Keep guards in place and in working order.
2. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
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CAUTION!
The safety guard is critical to the safety of the operator and the
safety of people standing within a safe distance of the trimmer
+ edger. The safety guard keeps the t edger in good
working order and must always be in place during operation.
• Do not try to stop the cutting device (nylon line) with your
hands. Always let it come to a stop by itself.
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WARNING!
After switching off the tool, the cutting
device continues to rotate for a few seconds.
• Only use the original type of nylon line. Do not under any
circumstances use metal line instead of nylon line.
• Do not use the tool to cut grass which is not on the ground.
For example, do not cut grass growing on walls or rocks.
• Do not switch on the tool in an enclosed or poorly ventilated
space or in the presence of flammable and/or explosive
substances such as liquids, gases and powders.
• Only cut during broad daylight or with adequate artificial
light.
• Check that all grass cuttings and dirt have been removed
from the ventilation vents.
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths while the tool is still
running.
• When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of
reach of children.
• After use, disconnect the tool from the power supply and
check for damage. If you have the slightest doubt about the
condition of the tool, contact an authorized service center.
• Only use the tool according to the instructions given in this
manual.
• Check regularly that the screws are tight.
• Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts.
Contact an authorized service center.
Electrical Safety
1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric t edger. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
2. To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Before use, check that the extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. For lengths more than 50 ft (15 m), a No.14
AWG (or greater) extension cord should be used. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other).
Use this appliance only with a polarized UL-, CSA-, or
ETL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor,
all-weather use.
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the appliance plug does not fit
fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. The extension cord plug will fit into
the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
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WARNING
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Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the electric t edger
to make contact with water while it is in operation. If
the appliance becomes wet while turned off, wipe dry
before starting.
• Use only a UL-, CSA-, or ETL-rated extension cord
for outdoor, all-weather use, such as the Snow Joe
®
+
Sun Joe
®
Power Joe SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot
extension cord with lighted end (Model PJEXT50-B).
Visit snowjoe.com to purchase this extension cord
online or, to order by phone, call 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
• Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
offers some protection.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
50 ft (15 m)
16
100 ft (30 m)
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