circumstances should you attempt to open the batteries. Avoid excessive handling
the batteries.
WARNING:
When using this tool, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this electric product reads and under-
stands all safety and operation instructions contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use. You may store the
instructions in the slot located in the back of the charge rack.
• ATTACH LINE GUARD – Before use, attach the line guard correctly. See in-
structions on how to attach line guard in the Operation section. Failure to attach
the line guard may pose a risk of injury, may cause motor damage and will void
the warranty.
• UNIT PARTIALLY CHARGED – The YardStick
state, so handle the unit with care during unpacking and assembling of line guard.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS and weather conditions when using this
tool.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
• STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS when not in use, the unit should be stored indoors
in a dry location – out of reach of children.
• DON'T FORCE THE TOOL – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL BODY PARTS AWAY from the line and
line head. The line while in motion can cause injury.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and long
pants to protect from flying particles.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES – Always wear proper eye protection, and use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE – Keep the unit clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for service. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
• UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don't hold the switch area while carry the Yard-
®
Stick
. The unit is shipped partly charged, and may start inadvertently during as-
sembly if not handled properly.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – If the YardStick
impact, check that no parts were damaged and verify that the unit operates prop-
erly. Check for misalignment or bending of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect operation. A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
the tool when you are tired.
®
is shipped in a partially charged
®
line trimmer experiences a hard
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• DON'T GRASP MOVING LINE – Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when the line is moving. Make sure the unit's switch is off when
clearing or changing line.
To reduce risk when using charger:
• DO NOT use charger outdoors or in wet conditions; use inside only.
• DO NOT charge the unit when the temperature is below +40 F or above +120 F.
It may lessen the service life of the battery.
• This unit and its charger are designed to work together. DO NOT charge the
YardStick® with any other charger and DO NOT use this charger with any other
yard tool or appliance.
•
The charger is designed to operate on 120 volts. DO NOT attempt to use it at any
other voltage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONS
CAUTION: The line cut-off blade attached to the line guard is sharp. Keep hands
away from blade while assembling line guard to trimmer.
• ATTACH LINE GUARD PRIOR TO USE –
1.
Turn the trimmer up-side-down, unscrew the screw attached to the
bottom of the trimmer next to the line head. See figure1.
2.
Attach the line guard to the trimmer housing by aligning the arrow on the
guard with the arrow on the unit. As in figure 2 below.
Figure-1
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