Operating Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
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liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Do not handle battery or tool with wet hands.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields that are mar
ked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Store indoors.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do
not operate the equipment while bare
foot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery
surfaces.
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• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
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medication.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Do not charge battery in the rain, or damp or wet locations. Following this rule will reduce t
he risk
of electric shock.
• For household use only.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when
personal injury.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening
appliance.
• Use only 40 V Kobalt batteries (KB 240-06, KB 440-06, KB 245-06, KB 540-06).
WARNING
• Store idle appliances - When not in use, the string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry,
locked place out of the reach of children.