Specific Safety Rules - Homelite UT44110 Manual Del Operador

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
 Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if dam-
aged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or grease.
 Disconnect Hedge Trimmer — Always stop the motor and
disconnect from power supply when not in use, before
attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed
in the blade, or before removing and installing the blade.
 Avoid Accidental Starting — Never carry plugged in hedge
trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
 Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operat-
ing the hedge trimmer and when installing or removing
blades.
 Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make
sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened
before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter for the
UT44110. or 1/2 in. diameter for the UT44121.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
 Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
 Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
 If hedge trimmer is equipped with a clipping deflector, do
not use the clipping deflector as a gripping surface.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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 Maintain Hedge Trimmer With Care — Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically
and, if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
 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 by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
 Disconnect Hedge Trimmer — Disconnect the plug from
power source before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, storing the hedge trimmer, or before servic-
ing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the product accidentally.
 Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service
center to avoid risk.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.