Do not open or mutilate the battery . Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys . The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
Replacement Parts - When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other
accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.
Battery machines do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition . Be aware of possible hazards even when the machine is not
operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
Remove or disconnect battery pack before servicing, cleaning or removing material
from the shear/shrubber .
Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged . The batteries can explode in a fire.
Save these instructions . Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this machine. If you lend this machine to someone else, also lend these instructions to
them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
Prevent unintentional starting . Ensure the power switch is in the off-position before
connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine . Carrying the machines with
your finger on the power switch or energizing the machines that has the power switch on may
result in personal injury.
Turn off the power switch and remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the machine
and/or activate any disabling device before clearing jammed material, making any
adjustments, changing accessories, cleaning, or storing machines . Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the machine or the battery pack (as applicable) except
as indicated in the instructions for use and care .
Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or rain . Exposure to moisture or rain may result
in fire or electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints.
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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
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filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
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other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.
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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to