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SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT W
RNINGS
ND
SAFET
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electr i c gardeni ng appli ances, basic safet y precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury , and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The
operator is responsible for foll owi ng the warnings and instructi ons in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entir e instr uct ion manual before assembling and using t he unit! Re-
str ict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not
allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attenti on is necessary when used near childr en.
Always disconnect unit from power sour ce befor e servicing, cleaning, perf ormi ng main-
tenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety
devices may cause damage to the unit and possibl e injury to the operator or bystanders.
Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safet y glasses or simi l ar
eyeprotectionwhenoperating,servic-
ing, or perform i ng maintenance on your
uni t. We aring eye protecti on can help to
prevent rocks or debris fr om being
blown or ricocheti ng into eyes and face
which can result in blindness or serious
injury.
S Always wear a respir at or or face mask
when working with the unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
S Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
barefoot or wear short pant s or sandals.
S Do not operat e t he unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the in-
fl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
S Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. Keep loose hair, loose clothi ng,
fi ngers, and all other parts of the body
away from openi n gs and movi ng part s.
Hair, jewelr y, loose clothi ng, or clot hi ng
wit h loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc., can be caught in movi ng
parts.
ELECTRICAL SAF ETY
WARNING:
Avoi d a dangerous envir onment. To re-
duce the ri sk of ele ct rical shock, do not
use in r ain, in damp or wet locations, or
arou nd swimming pool s, hot tubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do not
use on wet surf aces. Do not handle exten-
sion cor d plug or unit with wet hands.
Avoi d dangerous situati ons. Do not use in
the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creati ng a fire or explosion
and/or causing damage to unit . Do not
abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the ex-
tension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corner s. Turn of f all con-
tr ol s befor e unplugging. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cord or plug. If unit is not work-
ing as it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your authorized service dealer
for repair. Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servicing,
cleaning, perfor mi ng mai nt enance, or
stor ing. Do not put any object into open-
ings. Do not use with any opening
blo cked ; keep free of dust, l int, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on
the nameplate of the unit.
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use in unventilated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
trical rating of the cord must not be less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be marked with the suffix “W”. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition.
Inspect extension cord before use and re-
place if damaged. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheat-
ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier
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