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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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Power tool use and care
– cont’d
Use the power tool and accessories
in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool
for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
WARNING:
Know
your
Power Lok™ hedge
trimmer accessory. Do not
plug in the charger or install the
Power Cell into the tool until you
have read and understand this
Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well
as the general and specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
Following
these instructions will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire or serious injury.
WARNING
:
Always wear
appropriate eye
protection.
Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into your eyes and
cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear appropriate safety
goggles or properly fitted safety glasses
that comply with OSHA standards and
the most recent version of ANSI Z87.1
or CAN/CSA
– Z94.3 safety standards
[or other applicable national standard].
Ordinary vision or sun glasses generally
do not provide adequate impact or side
shield / wrap around penetration
protection. Ordinary glasses ARE NOT
safety glasses. To reduce the risk of
injury to your face CORE
™
Outdoor
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
– Service
Have your power tool or charger
serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool or charger is maintained.
Power recommends that you also wear
a face shield or face screen over your
safety goggles or safety glasses
WARNING:
Glasses, goggles
or face shields not in compliance
with ANSI Z87.1 or CAN/CSA
– Z94.3
could cause serious injury if they
break upon impact.
WARNING:
Use
hearing protection.
Core
recommends the use of
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs or ear
mufflers) to protect your hearing if the
surrounding environment of operation
exposes the operator to loud noises.
When wearing hearing protection, you
will have impaired ability to hear alarms,
warnings and shouts from approaching
people. Be extra diligent and observant
of hazards and bystanders when
wearing hearing protection devices.
When someone approaches, turn the
hedge trimmer OFF immediately.
WARNING:
Protect
your breathing!
Always
wear breathing protection
when operating the hedge trimmer.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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