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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
assembled. The use of the hedge trimmer without the
proper guard may result in serious personal injury!
7. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result
in serious personal injury.
8. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
9. Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other
unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the hedge trimmer in
unexpected situations.
10. Never allow children to operate the hedge trimmer.
11. Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly. Never do anything to
interfere with the intended function of a safety device
or to reduce the protection provided by a safety
device.
12. Never operate the hedge trimmer without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place.
13. Check damaged parts before further use of the hedge
trimmer. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
14. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and
worn).
15. Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An
unbalanced blade causes vibration that could
damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury.
16. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
17. The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than (20
mm) thick.
18. Trim only in daylight or in good artificial light.
19. Remove or disconnect battery before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the hedge
trimmer.
20. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in
motor and electrical connections.
21. When servicing use only identical replacement parts
listed in this manual. Use of parts which do not meet
the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromised safety.
22. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
23. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
24. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these
instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product
and possible injury.
