Use and Care Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

TOOL USE AND CARE

•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that can not be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power

tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

•Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,

or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentally.

•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins,

keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal

toanother.Shortingthebatteryterminalstogethermaycausesparks,burns,orare.

•Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition

that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your tool. Accessories

that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

•Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack

into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact

accidentallyoccurs,ushwithwater.Ifliquidcontactseyes,additionallyseekmedicalhelp.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

•Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact

hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a ²live² wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

SERVICE

•Toolservicemustbeperformedonlybyqualiedrepairpersonnel.Serviceormaintenance

performedbyunqualiedpersonnelmayresultinariskofinjury.

•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in

the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. A Hedge Trimmer can throw foreign

objects into your eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear

safety goggles (or glasses that comply with ANSI Z87.1). Ordinary eyeglasses

have only impact-resistant lenses...they are NOT safety goggles.