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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE TRIMMER
1. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of the hedge trimmer, obtain advice from aqualified
person.
2. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended electrical connections are followed. The hedge trimmer is double
insulated. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
3. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Make sure
switch is in the OFF position when plugging in.
4. DO NOT operate the hedge trimmer when you are tired or your visibility is limited. Do not use the hedge trimmer
at night or in reduced light.
5. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting blade when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer. Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE HEDGE TRIMMER. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
9. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. ALWAYS use accessories provided or recommended by the manufacturer of the hedge trimmer. Do not substi-
tute.
11. KEEP guards in place and in working order. Keep blades sharp. Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
12. KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS
clear of debris.
13. Before using the hedge trimmer, remove any sticks, debris or objects that could become entangled or thrown by
the hedge trimmer.
14. STORE the hedge trimmer indoors in dry, high, or a locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
Warning:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
6. Make sure the hedge trimmer switch is in the OFF position when clearing jammed material from blade.
7. MAKE all adjustments with the switch in the OFF position and the hedge trimmer disconnected from the power
source.
WARNING:
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. THE BLADES COAST AFTER TURNING OFF. ALWAYS KEEP BOTH HAN
D
S ON
THE TWO HANDLES TO PREVENT YOUR HAND FROM TOUCHING THE BLADES.
DANGER
IF THE HEDGE TRIMMER BLADE JAMS OR GETS CAUGHT ON ANY ELECTRICAL CORD OR WIRES, DO
NOT TOUCH THE BLADE FOR ANY REASON! IT CAN BE ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY!
Release or drop the hedge trimmer in the quickest, safest way. If possible, disconnect the damaged electrical
cord from its power source. If not possible, call an electrician, electrical contractor, or the power company for
assistance. Failure to heed this danger will cause serious personal injury and possible death.
