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SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not
allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing main-
tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety
devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders.
Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY
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Always wear safety glasses or similar
eye protection when operating, servic-
ing, or performing maintenance on your
unit. Wearing eye protection can help to
prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into eyes and face
which can result in blindness or serious
injury.
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Always wear a respirator or face mask
when working with the unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
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Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
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Do not operate the unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the in-
fluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all other parts of the body
away from openings and moving parts.
Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc., can be caught in moving
parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re-
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do not
use on wet surfaces. Do not handle exten-
sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in
the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not
abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the ex-
tension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Turn off all con-
trols before unplugging. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work-
ing as it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your authorized service dealer
for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or
storing. Do not put any object into open-
ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
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Use only a voltage supply as shown on
the nameplate of the unit.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use in unventilated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
trical rating of the cord must not be less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition.
Inspect extension cord before use and re-
place if damaged. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheat-
ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier
