GENERAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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DON’T ABUSE CORD:
Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
- All visitors, children and pets should
stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY
– Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in
moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
–Wear safety glasses with side shields or
goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when
operating this product. Use face or dust mask if environment is dusty.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
(GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit( s) to be used. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used.
EXTENSION CORD
. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure it is heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
WARNING:
Use out door extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, SJW-A, or SJTW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
DOUBLE INSULATION
—Double Insulation is a concept in safety in
electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-
wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from
the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
NOTE:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the user
from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation.
Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord
in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the
plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of
the extension cord,. This method can also be used to
tie two extension cords together.
POLARIZED PLUGS
—To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3
wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one
way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has
large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit obtain a suita-
ble extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
– Do not use an appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER
from the power supply when
not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
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. Call our customer service
help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
LIGHTING
- Only operate trimmer in daylight or good artificial light.
DON’T OVERREACH
– Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
WARNING
: Do Not use the hedge trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
– Don’t use trimmer in
rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate trimmer in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and
the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
– Don’t carry trimmer with
finger on switch.
DANGER:
Risk of cut. Keep hands away from the blades. Keep
both hands on handles when power is on.
DANGER: DO NOT ATTEMPT
to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer
switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not
grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking
up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION:
Blades coast after turned off.
DON’T FORCE 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.
STAY ALERT
– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS
– When not in use,
the hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE
– Keep cutting blades sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65: This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by this tool could
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
-chemicals in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a
well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating
More Not More American wire Gage
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
