PERSONAL SAFETY cont.
4. DRESS properly. Long sleeves and long pants are advised. Wear eye
protection. Trimmer can pick up objects like rocks and send them flying at
fast speeds. Secure long hair above shoulder length. DO NOT wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
5. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
6. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection, such as non-
fogging, vented goggles or face shield. Proper work shoes with non-slip
soFes, heavy-duty non-slip gloves, hard hat, and hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL
USE AND CARE
SAFETY
z_WARNING:
BE SURE
to read and understand
all instructions
before
I
operating
this tool. Failure
to follow
all instructions
listed below
may result I
in electric
shock,
fire and/or
serious
personal
injury.
I
1. DO NOT use the tool if switch
does not turn it "On"
or "Off".
Any tool that
cannot
be controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired,
2. DISCONNECT
the plug from
the power
source
before
making
any
adjustments,
changing
accessories
or storing
the tool. Such preventive
safety measures
reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
3. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained
persons. Children MUST NOT operate the tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
4. MAINTAIN tools with care. ALWAYS keep cutting tools clean and
in good working order.
5. CHECK for misalignment
or binding
of moving parts, breakage
of parts,
and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation.
If damaged,
have the tool serviced
before
using. Many accidents
are caused
by poorly
maintained
tools,
6. USE ONLY accessories
that are recommended
for this tool.
Accessories
that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another
tool.
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