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FOR ALL DETHATCHERS
1) Avoid Dangerous Environments - 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 jewellery. 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 the Right Dethatcher - Do not use
dethatcher for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.
8) Warning -To reduce the risk of electric
shock, use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
9) Extension Cord - Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of
disconnection of appliance cord from the
extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining
straps or connectors described in this
manual.
10) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t
carry plugged-in dethatcher with nger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
11) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry
!WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,
phthalate or bisphenol A which are known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after use.
!WARNING: Read all instructions.
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WARNING: When using electric ggarden products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
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