3.
Personal safety
A.
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.
B.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
Wear appropriate clothing, including
eye protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; rubber gloves; and hearing protection. Wear
a dust mask in dusty operating conditions.
C.
Dress properly. Tie back long hair and do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
D.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
E.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
F.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
G.
Do not allow children or untrained people to operate
or service this device. Allow only people who are
responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions,
and physically capable to operate or service the
device.
4.
Power tool use and care
A.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
B.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
C.
Disconnect the plug from the power source from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
D.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children,
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
E.
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.
F.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the operation
of the power tool. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
G.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
H.
Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
I.
Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, 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 by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
J.
Use the power tool in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
K.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
L.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be
used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
M.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord
only one way. If the plug does not fit, obtain a correct
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