GENERAL SAfETy RULES
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GENERAL SAfETy RULES
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual may result in injury to people, damage
to property and/or serious injury/death
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
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Keep work area clean, tidy and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
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A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery
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Use a battery-operated tool only with specified
battery pack. Use of any other batteries other than
OEM may create a risk of fire.
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Do not expose power tools to damp or wet
conditions including rain or snow.
Personal safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
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Use personal protective equipment (PPE). Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
ear protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, and long hair can be caught in moving parts
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Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the switch is
in the locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch
or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the
switch on invites accidents.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached
to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
injury
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable
better control of the tool in unexpected situations
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
.
A Hedge Trimmer can throw foreign objects into
your eyes which could cause permanent eye
damage or blindness. ALWAYS wear safety goggles
or safety glasses that comply with ANSI 287.1.
Ordinary eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses...they are NOT safety goggles or glasses.
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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 for.
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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 or replaced.
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before making
any sharpening, adjustments, changing parts or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users, personnel over 16 years
old MUST only operate this tool.
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Maintain power tools. Before using, check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
