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• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac
-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam
-
aged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or tem
-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions.
Charging im-
properly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
STRING TRIMMERS
• Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its power head. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury. Use tool only as described in
this manual.
Use only attachments
recommended
by MILWAUKEE.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection, and
protective clothing and footwear, according to
the operation being performed. Wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Contain
long hair.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Do
not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
• Inspect the area before using the tool.
Remove
all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injury or damage during operation.
•
WARNING
Do not operate near electric
power lines. The unit has not been
designed to provide protection from electric
shock in the event of contact with electric
power lines. Consult local regulations for safe
distances from electric power lines and ensure
that the operating position is safe and secure
before use.
• Do not use an attachment extension with this
tool attachment. The additional length will make
this attachment difficult to control and could
cause injury.
• When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of
the tool during use.
•
Do not use the tool near anything that is burning or
smoking
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not use tool near tool toxic, carcino-
genic or other hazardous materials
such as as-
bestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides
or other health endangering materials.
•Use care when using around decorative plants
and other obstacles.
Accessories will cut/damage
many materials.
•When replacing the line, use only .080" or .095"
spiral (2 mm or 2.4 mm) diameter line.
Any other
size can degrade performance or cause damage
to the tool.
•Do not use blades, brush cutting wheels,
accessories, or attachment other than those
recommended by MILWAUKEE.
Serious injury or
product damage may occur.
• Do not operate the tool without the guard in
place. The guard must be attached properly
during use.
Operating the tool without the guard
will cause serious injury.
• Do not use tool with a damaged trimmer head.
Cracked or broken pieces can be thrown.
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a firm grip.
Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
• Do not use tool as an edger. Do not tilt tool to
create a right angle to the ground. Keep trimmer
head and line parallel to the ground.
Guard cannot
protect against flying debris in this orientation.
•Keep face, hands and feet clear of moving parts at
all times.
Moving parts can cause severe lacerations.
•Brace for unexpected movement when contact
is made with a hard object.
Loss of control could
result in serious injury.
• Thrown objects may ricochet off of hard surfaces,
such as walls, trees, and rocks and cause injury.
When possible, do trimming by hand in closed in areas.
• Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid ac
-
cidental starting.
Proper handling of the tool will
prevent injury.
• Always turn off the tool when transporting from
one location to another.
Do not carry tool with finger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer.
Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• Always turn off the tool and then remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
•
Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
