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Personal Safety
1.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
2.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce the possibility
of personal injuries.
3.
Avoid unintentional starting.
Ensure all switches are in
the OFF position before connecting to the power source/
battery charger/telescoping pole, or before picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or charging power tools with the switch ON can
lead to accidents.
4.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before starting
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Dangling articles such as these can become caught
in moving parts. Using rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Use dust-reducing equipment (e.g. dust masks) when
available.
Using these devices can greatly reduce
dust-related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force the appliance. It will do the job better with
less likelihood of injury if it is used at the rate for which it
was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled by
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories
or storing the power tool.
Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
4. Store idle appliances indoors. When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place out of the reach of children.
5. Maintain appliance with care. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6.
Keep cutting blades sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting blades with sharp edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool and accessories in accordance
with these instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular use of the power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Using the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while
operating the product may result in serious personal injury.
9. Carry the product by the handle with the cutter blade
stopped. When transporting or storing the product always
fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the product
will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
10.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
11.
Check the hedge for foreign objects before operation
,
e.g. wire fences. Take care that the cutting device does
not come into contact with wire or other metal objects.
12. Hold the product properly, e.g. with both hands if two
handles are provided. Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
Service
1. If your power tool requires service, contact an
authorized Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
dealer or call the
Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Only identical
replacement parts should be utilized for repairs. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. If the battery charger cable is damaged, it must be
immediately replaced to avoid a hazard. Contact the
Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
