Weed Eater 967701601, Instruction Manual

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situation. Speak to a product expert, your dealer, service
agent or approved service center for information.
• Remove the battery pack before you assemble the
product, put the product into storage or do maintenance.
• Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specifi cation. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use parts
that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury or death is
a possible result of incorrect maintenance.
• This product makes an electromagnetic fi eld. The
electromagnetic fi eld can cause damage to medical
implants. Speak to your physician and medical implant
manufacturer before you operate the product.
• Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let a
person, without knowledge of the instructions operate
the product.
• Make sure that you always monitor a person, with
decreased physical capacity or mental capacity, that
uses the product. A responsible adult must be there at
all times.
• Lock the product in an area that children and not
approved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
• Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of injury
or death.
• Do not go away from the product when the motor is on.
• The operator of the product is responsible if an accident
occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged before you use
the product.
• Make sure that you are at a minimum 15 m (50 ft)
away from other persons or animals before you use
the product. Make sure that a person in adjacent area
knows that you will use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent
or decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
VIBRATION EXPOSURE
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of power
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fi ngers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or loss of feeling in the fi ngers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this power tool and seek medical
attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely
monitor their physical condition and the condition of the
power tool.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• Always use correct personal protective equipment
when you operate the product. The personal protective
equipment does not erase the risk of injury. The personal
protective equipment decreases the grade of injury if an
accident occurs.
• Always use an approved eye protection while you
operate the product.
• Do not operate the product with bare feet or with open
shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.
• Use heavy, long pants.
• If it is necessary, use approved protective gloves.
• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects fall on your
head.
• Always use approved ear protection while you operate
the product. Noise for a long period can cause noise-
induced hearing loss.
• Make sure that you have a fi rst aid kit near.
PROTECTIVE DEVICES ON THE PRODUCT
Trigger lockout
The trigger lockout locks the trigger. Push the trigger
lockout to release the trigger. When you release the
handle, the trigger lockout and the trigger go back to their
initial positions.
1. Push the trigger lockout and make sure that it goes
back to its initial position when you release it.
2. Push the trigger and make sure that it goes back to its
initial position when you release it.
BATTERY SAFETY
• Only use battery packs from the manufacturer and only
charge them in a battery charger from the manufacturer.
• The rechargeable battery packs are only used as a
power supply for related cordless products. To prevent
injury, the battery pack must not be used as a power
source for other devices.
• Do not disassemble, open or shred battery pack.
• Do not keep battery packs in open sunlight or heat.
Keep battery packs away from fi re.
• Regularly examine the battery pack charger and the
battery pack for damage. Damaged or changed battery
packs can cause a fi re, explosion or risk of injury. Do not
repair or open damaged battery packs.
• Do not use a battery pack or product that is defective,
changed or damaged.
• Do not change or repair products or the battery pack.
Only let your approved dealer do repairs.
• Do not short circuit a cell or battery pack. Do not save
battery packs in a box or drawer where they can be
short circuited by other metal objects.
• Do not remove a battery pack from its initial package
until necessary for operation.
• Do not mechanically shock battery packs.
• If there is a battery leak, do not let the liquid touch the
skin or eyes. If you have touched the liquid, clean the
area with a large quantity of water and get medical aid.
• Do not use a battery charger other than what is specifi ed
for operation with the battery pack.
• Look at the plus (+) and minus (-) marks on the battery
pack and product to make sure of correct operation.
• Do not use a battery pack not made for operation with
the product.
• Do not mix battery packs of a different voltage or
manufacturer in a device.
• Keep battery packs away from children.
• Always purchase the correct battery packs for the
product.
• Keep batteries clean and dry.
• Clean the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if
they become dirty.
• Secondary battery packs must be charged before use.
Always use the correct battery charger and refer to the
manual for correct charging instructions.
• Do not keep a battery pack on continuous charge when
not in operation.
• Save the manual to refer to it in the future.
• Only use the battery pack for its necessary operation.
• Remove the battery pack from the product when not in
operation.
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