Full Product Manual

GENERAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use
and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
standard when operating this product. Use face or dust mask
if environment is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use an appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
REMOVE BATTERY FROM HEDGE TRIMMER when not in
use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
hedge trimmer, 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. Call our customer service
help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
LIGHTING - Only operate trimmer in daylight or good
artificial light.
DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
WARNING: Do Not use the hedge trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use
trimmer in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate
trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in
these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don’t carry trimmer
with finger on switch.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from the blades.
Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
DANGER: DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from
blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turned off.
DON’T FORCE 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.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS – When not
in use, the hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a
dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE – Keep cutting blades
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
WARNING: California Proposition 65: This product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by this tool
could contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
-chemicals in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies
depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area and
with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ON A LADDER OR
UNSTABLE SUPPORT. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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