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Do not repair unit yourself.
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Before using the unit, have your service deal-
er replace blades or parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Throw away damaged or bent blades.
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Use only WEED EATER blades and other
replacement parts and accessories as re-
commended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be wrap around or be thrown by
blades or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
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Do not use hedge trimmer without hand-
guard attached.
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Don’t force unit; it will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
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Keep children away. Keep others including
children, animals, bystanders and helpers
at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the
work area. Stop the unit immediately if you
are approached.
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Always keep unit in front of your body. Hold
handles firmly with both hands.
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Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support
such as ladders, stools, truck beds, etc. Keep
firm footing and balance at all times.
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Do not raise unit above your shoulders.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
blades.
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Use unit properly. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual.
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Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect unit from the
power supply before performing mainte-
nance.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
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Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a
damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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Keep the blades and air vents clean and
free of debris to avoid overheating the mo-
tor. Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
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Carry the unit with motor stopped and the
blades away from your body.
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Secure the unit before storing or transport-
ing it in a vehicle.
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Store unit so blades cannot accidentally
cause injury.
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Do not store near fertilizers or chemicals
which can corrode metal parts.
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Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
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Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help protect
against electric shock. Double insulation
construction consists of two separate “layers”
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor should a
means of grounding be added to this unit. As a
result, the extension cord used with your unit
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed when
operating any electrical tool. The double in-
sulation system only provides added protec-
tion against injury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,
wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired
by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double insulated appliance must be
recommended by the manufacturer. A double
insulated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol (square within a square)
may also
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by qualified service person-
nel can cause the double insulation construc-
tion to become ineffective and result in seri-
ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before using the hedge
trimmer, ensure all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts
.
NOTE:
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723
.
ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.
