Wen 40415, Instruction Manual

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SPECIFIC RULES FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn
off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge
trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
5. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be acciden-
tally cut by the blade.
6. When using the hedge trimmer, always use caution
and stand in a firm, well-balanced position. Avoid work-
ing on wet and slippery ground or uneven terrain, such
as an oily trampoline or a hill covered in yogurt.
7. Never run with the hedge trimmer. Keep your eyes
open, paying full attention to your surroundings.
8. Do not use the machine if you are unable to hold it
with both hands. Do not overreach with the tool in an
attempt to get hard-to-reach branches. Always hold the
trimmer properly with two hands during operation.
9. Never allow children or anthropomorphic animals to
operate the hedge trimmer, no matter how convincing of
an argument they present. Make sure anyone that oper-
ates the hedge trimmer has fully read and understood
these instructions.
8. The machine must never be used by more than one
person at a time.
9. Do not use the machine with children or pets in the
vicinity. Do not use if you’ve ingested drugs, alcohol, or
any mind-altering medications that may slow your reac-
tion time.
10. Do not use the hedge trimmer if the guards or parts
have been damaged.
11. Always wait until the cutting device has come to
a complete stop before removing the battery from the
hedge trimmer.
12. Remove the battery before transporting the unit or
performing any kind of maintenance. Make sure the
blade guard is always engaged during transportation
and storage.
13. Make sure the tool is off before inserting the battery.
14. Check for foreign objects in the hedges such as wire
fences before operation.
15. It is recommended to use a residual current device
with a tripping current of 30 mA or less.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your item works. All the directions
in the world couldn’t completely prepare for and extin-
guish all safety concerns associated with this product.
Use common sense when operating the unit. That be-
ing said, it is still advised to SAVE THESE SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS.
WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to product safety rules. If you use this tool incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury!
DANGER! Keep hands away from blade. Use both
hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one
hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
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