extension
cords
periodicallyand replace
if
damaged. Keep handlesdry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
14. Check Damaged Parts
-
Before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard
or other partthat isdamaged should be carefully checked todetermine that
it
will operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for align-
ment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other condition that may affect itsoperation.
A
guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an autho-
rized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
15.
WARNING- DO NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND GUARD.
16.
Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands.
17.
Do
not charge battery
in
rain, or
in
wet locations.
18. Removeor disconnect battery beforeservicing, cleaningor removing material
from the hedge trimmer
19.
Do
notdispose of the battery(ies1inafire. The cellmay explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
20.
Do
not open or multilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It
may be toxic if swallowed.
21. 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.
22. USE TRIMMER
PROPERLY
-
Useonly for trimming the type of shrub, growth,
and the like, described inthe operating instructions.
Do
not use hedge trim-
mer to cut grass or weeds.
23.
Do
not point blades to anyone in the vicinity.
24.
It
is extremely dangerous to grasp branches while cutting.
If
the bladesjam,
because of
a
piece of wire or impacted branch, switch off immediately and
remove the material stuck in the blades.
25. Be careful not to cut the adapter cord with the blades.
26. When stopping operation or before carrying hedge trimmer, always switch
if off and wait until the blades come to a complete stop. Carry the hedge
trimmer with the blades in front and away from
you.
27. Stop operation immediately if
you
notice anything abnormal. Switchoff the
hedge trimmer and disconnect the battery from the hedge trimmer. Then
inspect
it.
28. When not
in
use, always disconnect the battery fromthe hedgetrimmer and
cover the blades with the blade guard (blade cover).
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