PRODUCT SAFETY
WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
1. Lead from lead-based paints;
2. Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products;
3. Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead and Di(2-
ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING:Read all safety warnings,
instructions and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
FOR ALL POWER EQUIPMENTS:
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use
power equipments in damp or wet locations.
2) Keep Children Away - All visitors should be
kept at a distance from work area.
3) Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
4) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
5) Use Right Power equipment - Do not use
power equipment for any job except that for
which it is intended.
6) Don't Force Power equipment - It will do the
job better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
7) Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
8) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate power
equipment when you are tired.
9) Store Idle Power equipments Indoors - When
not in use, power equipments should be
stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place - out of reach of children.
10) Maintain Power equipment With Care -
Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
11) Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of
the power equipment, 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.
12) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
FOR ALL BATTERY – OPERATED GARDENING
POWER EQUIPMENTS:
1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to battery pack, picking up or carrying
the power equipment. Carrying the power
equipment with your finger on the switch or
energizing power equipment that have the
switch on invites accidents.
2. Disconnect the battery pack from the power
equipment before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
equipment. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power
equipment accidentally.
3. 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.
4. Use power equipments only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
5. When battery pack is not in use, keep it 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.
6. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; 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.
7. Do not use a battery pack or power equipment
that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
8. Do not expose a battery pack or power
equipment to fire or excessive temperature.
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