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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
– Don’t use appliance in damp or wet
location. Don’t use in rain.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
– All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
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STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS
When not in use, the unit should be stored indoors
in a dry location – out of reach of children.
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DON’T FORCE BLADES
– It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL
– Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is in-
tended.
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WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY
from the blades.
The edges are sharp and can cause injury even when the tool is OFF.
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DRESS PROPERLY
– Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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DON’T OVERREACH
– Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
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USE SAFETY GLASSES
– Always wear proper eye protection, and use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
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MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
– Keep cutting edges clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and service. Keep
handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
– Don’t carry unit with a finger on the
switch.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
–
If the Clip&Shear™ or blade pack experiences a hard impact, check that no parts
were damaged and verify that the unit operates properly. Check for misalignment or
bending of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect
operation. A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center.
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STAY ALERT
– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the
tool when you are tired.
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DON’T GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING BLADES
or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the unit. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold mate-
rial to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the unit’s switch is off when clear-
ing jammed material from blades.
To reduce risk when using charger:
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DO NOT
use charger outdoors or in wet conditions; use inside only.
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DO NOT
charge the unit when the temperature is below +40 F or above +120 F.
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This unit and its charger are designed to work together.
DO NOT
charge the
Clip&Shear™ with any other charger and
DO NOT
use this charger with any other ap-
pliance.
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The charger is designed to operate on 120 volts.
DO NOT
attempt to use it at any other
voltage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONS
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CHARGE BATTERY PRIOR TO USE
– The Clip&Shear™ does not come fully
charged when purchased. So before using the unit, the battery must be charged. Before
charging the battery, read safety and charging instructions.
