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Do not use the unit if the trigger and trigger lockout do not start
and stop the unit.
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If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and check for
damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•
Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
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Keep the unit clean. Stop the motor, remove the battery and
allow the unit to cool. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Inspect the unit for the cause of
the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
face, etc.) away from moving blades. Contact with moving
blades will result in serious personal injury.
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Make sure the blades are not in contact with anything before
starting the unit.
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Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Using
only one hand could lead to a loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
•
DO NOT remove cut material, or hold material to be cut, while
the blades are moving Always stop the unit and remove the
battery before attempting to remove debris or jammed material.
•
Allow time for moving parts to stop after turning the unit off.
Blades coast for a short time.
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DO NOT cut above shoulder height.
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DO NOT use the front guard as a handle.
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Keep the blades sharp and clean.
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Follow all lubrication instructions provided in this manual.
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The blades become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy
gloves when handling, replacing or cleaning the blades.
Keep all body parts (hands, feet,
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions
in this manual.
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Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. Do not attempt to repair the unit; there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service, other than the
maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be
performed by an authorized service center.
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Do not use the unit if it is not working correctly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Have the
unit serviced by an authorized service center.
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Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
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Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the motor. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool.
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Secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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