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WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2) Don’t Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
8) Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
9) Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10) Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are
tired.
11) Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
12) 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.
13) 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.
14) Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
15) Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
16) Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening
appliance.
17 ) Use only the specified type and size battery(ies)
18 ) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
19) Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
20) 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.
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