Electric Safety
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WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
2. Use appliances only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
3. When the battery packs are not in use, keep them away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
batteries; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
6. Do not expose battery packs or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 104°F(40.5°C) may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery packs or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
8. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for
use and care.
Service
1. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the product is maintained.
2. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery packs except as indicated in the instructions for
use and care.
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind
Scarifier + Dethatchers
General Operation
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.
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WARNING!
Foreign objects in the work area can be
picked up by the scarifier + dethatcher and launched into your
eyes, which can result in severe personal injury. In addition
to surveying the area and removing foreign objects before
beginning work, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and, when necessary, a full face shield.
• Use the cordless scarifier + dethatcher only in daylight or
good artificial light.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments. Wear protective footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is
running.
• Never operate the scarifier + dethatcher in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing; walk, never run, with the
machine.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Stop the motor and remove the batteries when leaving the
operating position, before unclogging the tines and when
repairing, adjusting, inspecting or performing any other
maintenance on the machine.
• Take all necessary precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Stop the motor and remove batteries.
• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit, shut off
the motor, remove the batteries and wait until all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates
or other safety protective devices in place and in proper
working order.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
dethatch too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
hard or slippery surfaces.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit when operating.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the machine.
• Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.
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