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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
ŶRecharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
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make a connection from one terminal to another.
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POLE HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
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only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter Blades contacting a “live” wire may make
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the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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touch blade or service unit unless the battery pack is
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