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cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or cor-
ners. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do
not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is
not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into wa-
ter, return it to your authorized service dealer
for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories and/or attach-
ments. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may re-
duce air flow.
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Use a voltage supply as shown on 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, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) and will require the use
of a polarized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equip-
ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-
tension cord plug in any way.
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To reduce risk of electrical shock, use ex-
tension cords specifically marked as suit-
able for outdoor appliances having electri-
cal rating not less than the rating of unit.
Cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in
Canada “W”). Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if damaged. Do
not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or deteriora-
tion. Plug connectors must be undamaged.
The extension cord used to reach the pow-
er source must be heavy enough to carry
current from the power source the full
length of the extension cord to the unit. An
undersized extension cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of pow-
er and overheating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The lower the gauge num-
ber, the heavier the cord (see SELECT AN
EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION
section).
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Do not use multiple cords.
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Keep the extension cord clear of operator and
obstacles at all times. Position cord so that it
will not be caught on branches.
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Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-
cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-
vent damage to unit and/or extension cord
and to reduce the possibility of the exten-
sion cord disconnecting from the unit during
operation. See ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OP-
ERATION section.
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Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-
lation and connectors on the powerhead and
extension cord before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer.
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Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn
the unit on and off properly. Repairs to the
switch must be made by your authorized ser-
vice dealer.
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Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Nev-
er carry unit with your finger on the switch.
Be sure the switch is in the OFF position
and never touch the switch when connect-
ing extension cord.
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Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes,
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on circuit or
outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail-
able having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.
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Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-
proached.
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 insulation system only provides
added protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
All electrical repairs to this unit, including hous-
ing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and
repaired by qualified service personnel. Re-
placement parts for a double insulated ap-
pliance must be recommended by the manufac-
turer. A double insulated appliance is marked
with the words “double insulation” or “double in-
sulated”. The symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the appliance. Fail-
ure to have the unit repaired by qualified service
personnel can cause the double insulation
construction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect unit from the
power supply before performing mainte-
nance, or when changing trimmer line.
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Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and
