GENERAL SAFETY
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
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. Always wear long pants
while operating this string trimmer.
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 operation is
dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
– Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE STRING TRIMMER
when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave
unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS –
Before further use of the string
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
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call our customer service
help line at 1-800-618-7474 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 string 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 the string
trimmer with finger on switch.
Be sure switch trigger is in the locked
or off position before inserting battery pack.
DANGER:
Risk of cut. Keep hands away from lines. Keep both
hands on handles when power is on.
WARNING:
Keep guards in place and in working order.
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
CAUTION:
Use only the following type and size battery(ies):
BL82420.
DANGER:
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
DANGER:
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
CAUTION:
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
to remove cut material or hold material to be
cut when lines are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when
clearing jammed material from guard. Do not grasp the guard or
lines when picking up or holding the trimmer.
CAUTION:
Lines coast after turned off.
DON’T FORCE STRING 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 string trimmer when you are tired or under the
influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
STORE IDLE STRING TRIMMER INDOORS –
When not in use,
your string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE –
Keep guard and handles
clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep
handles dry and free from oil and grease.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65: This product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product could contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
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 from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
