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EXTENDED-REACH HEDGE TRIMMER
SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
extended reach hedge trimmer near any electrical
power lines.
Contact with or use near power lines may
cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer.
Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
Always use head protection when operating the ex-
tended reach hedge trimmer overhead.
Falling debris
can result in serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants,
sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade
is not in contact with any object.
Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure
the blade has stopped before setting the unit down.
Never cut any material with a diameter larger than
5/8 in.
Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials.
They may become lodged in the cutting blades.
If hedge trimmer is equipped with a debris remover, do
not use the debris remover as a gripping surface.
Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep
out of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use; see storage instructions.
Secure the unit while transporting.
Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit
is not operating.
Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments,
cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or
when not in use.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always
fit the cutting device cover.
Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
Wear eye protection with side shields, which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
Wear head protection when operating this product above
shoulder level. Following this rule will re duce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.
In an emergency situation, use the spring clips on the
quick release shoulder harness to free yourself from the
harness and the hedge trimmer.
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can
result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious
personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by
wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 988000-842.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
