
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Continued)
AOPERATOR SAFETY 8. Do not use the unit if the trigger switch does not turn
1. DANGER--RISK OF CUT--KEEP HANDS the unit on and off properly. Repairs to the switch
AWAY FROM BLADES--KEEP BOTH HANDS ON
HANDLES WHEN POWER IS ON. Do not attempt to
clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.
Make sure the trigger switch is not engaged and the
power source is disconnected when removing jammed
material from the blades. Do not grab or hold the unit
by the blades.
2. DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protection.
Always wear heav_, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do
not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals, jewelry,
loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving
parts. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Be-
ing fully covered will help protect you from pieces of
toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the blades,
which could be more of a hazard than touching the
plant itself.
3. STAY ALERT--Do not operate th e unit when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication. Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense.
4. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE
UNIT--Never carry the unit with YOurfinger on the
trigger switch. Be sure the trigger switch is not en-
gaged before connecting the extension cord.
5. CAUTION--Blades move momentarily aider the
trigger switch is released.
6. Wear hearing protection when using this unit.
AELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use on wet hedges or
shrubbery, in damp or wet locations, or around swim-
ming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain,
or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.
2. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK--Use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having
electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit.
The cord mustbe marked with the suffix "WA." An un-
dersized extension cord will cause a drop in line volt-
age resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: Fig-
ure 1 shows the correct size to be used depending on
the cord length).
3. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the
name plate of the unit.
4. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not.use in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a
fire or explosion and!or causing damage to unit.
5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT--Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the unit and exten-
sion cord before each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by qualified service
personnel. Do not use a damaged extension cord.
6. DON'T ABUSE CORD- -Never carry the unit by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect the unit.
7. To reduce the possibility of the extension cord discon-
necting from the unit during operation, attach the ex-
tension cord to the cord retainer on the unit as shown
in Figure 4.
must be made by qualified service personnel.
9. Keep the extension cord clear of the operator, blades,
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
10. Avoid any body contact with any grounded oonductor,
such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possi-
bility of electric shock.
AUNIT SAFETY
1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be
used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built -in GFCI protection and may be uasd for
this measure of safeW.
2. Inspect entire unit, including guards, befare each nse.
Have damaged parts replaced by your service dealer.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened.
3. Before using the unit, have your service dealer re-
place blades or parts that are cracked, chipped, bro-
ken, or damaged in any other way. Throw away dam-
aged or bent blades.
4. Use only SEARS ®specified blades.
ATRIMMING SAFETY
1. DON'T FORCE THE HEDGE TRIMMER--it will
do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Inspect area to be trimmed before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can wrap around or be thrown by the blades.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including
children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the
80 foot (10 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit iinme-
diately if you are approached.
4. Always keep the unit in front of your body.
5. DON'T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE
SUPPORT such as ladders, stools, truck beds, etc.
Keep f'n'm footing and balance at all times.
6. Do not raise unit above your shoulders. The blades
can come dangerously close to your body.
7.. Keep all parts of your body away from the blades.
8. USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs ex--
plained in this manual.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE --Maintain the unit
according to recommended procedures.
Keep the blades and air vents free of debris.
DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
before performing maintenance.
Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as rec-
ommended.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
when not in use.
Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped and the
blades away from your body.
Secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
Store unit so blades cannot accidentally cause injur_.
The unit can be hung by hole in blades.
STORE UNIT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged in
a high, dry place out of the reach of children.
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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, contact your SEARS Store or call the Customer Assistance Hotline, 1-800-235-5878.
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