Use and Care Manual

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that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
HEDGE TRIMMERS
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue
to move after the switch is turned o. A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may
result in serious personal injury.
•Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate
any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge
trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting
and resultant personal injury from the blades.
•When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always t the blade cover. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the blades.
•When clearing jammed material or servicing the
unit, make sure all power switches are o and
the battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
•Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may contact
hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
•Keep all power cords and cables away from
cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden
in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut
by the blade.
•Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
•To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the
extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical
power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may
cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
•Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
•Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personal injury.
•Do not use tool while standing on a ladder, rooftop,
or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Before starting the tool check the work area for
hidden objects, such as wire fencing, posts, etc.
Striking a solid object could cause loss of control and
serious personal injury.
• Lock all adjustments before use.
• Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its power head. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury. Use tool only as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by MILWAUKEE.
• Always wear eye, hearing, and head protection,
and protective clothing and footwear, according to
the operation being performed. Wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Contain
long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Do
not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
•
WARNING
Do not operate near electric power
lines. The unit has not been de-
signed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with electric power lines.
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
electric power lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before use.
•Do not extend tool by more than one attachment
extension. Additional attachment extensions will
make the pole unstable and dicult to control, which
could result in injury.
• When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of
the tool during use.
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a rm grip. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
• Before starting the tool, make sure the blade is
not contacting anything. A moment of inattention
while operating may cause entanglement of clothing
or body with the blade.
• Before setting down the tool, turn the switch o,
ensure the blade has stopped, and remove the
battery pack.
• Always turn o the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with nger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• Always turn o the tool and then remove battery