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OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Maintain the unit with care.
•
All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in this
manual, should be performed by an authorized service dealer.
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If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, do not use the unit.
•
Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
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Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to
Starting and Stopping
.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to
Cleaning and Storage
. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Then inspect the unit for the
cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
•
Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
•
Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:
Avoid dangerous
environments. Never operate the unit in the rain or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• DOUBLE INSULATED
Two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. There is no grounding provided and no
means of grounding should be added to the unit.
