• Shorting
the battery
terminals
together
may cause
sparks,
burns, or afire.
• Check formisalignment
orbinding ofmoving
parts, breakage
ofparts, and a ny o ther condition
that may a ffect the string trimmer's
operation.
If
damaged,
have the string trimmer
serviced
before
using. Many accidents
arecaused bypoorly
maintained
string trimmers.
• Keep the string trimmer
and i ts handle dry, clean
and f ree f rom oil a nd g rease.
Always
use aclean
cloth when c leaning.
Never use brake fluids,
gasoline,
petroleum
based products,
or any s trong
solvents
toclean your string trimmer.
Following
this rule w ill reduce
the risk o floss ofcontrol
and
deterioration
of t he enclosure
plastic.
Always
wear
safety glasses
with s ide s hields.
Everyday
glasses
have only i mpact resistant
lenses.
They are NOT
safety glasses.
Following
this rule w ill reduce
the
risk o feye i njury.
• Always wear eye protection
with side shields
marked
tocomply with ANSI Z87.1 along with
hearing
protection
when operating
this e quipment.
• Protect
your lungs. Wear aface o r d ust mask ifthe
operation
isdusty. Following
this rule w ill r educe
the risk o fserious
personal
injury.
• Protect your hearing.
Wear hearing protection
during extended
periods
ofoperation.
Following
this rule w ill r educe
the risk ofserious
personal
injury.
• Battery
string trimmers
do not have tobe plugged
into an electrical
outlet; therefore,
they are always
in operating
condition.
Beaware ofpossible
hazards
when n ot u sing y our battery powered
string t rimmer
orwhen c hanging
accessories.
Following
this rule will r educe
the risk ofelectric
shock,
fire, or serious
personal
injury.
• Do not p lace battery powered
string trimmers
or
their batteries
near fire or heat. This will reduce
the
risk o fexplosion
and p ossibly
injury.
• Do not c rush, drop o rdamage
battery
pack. Do
not u se abattery pack orcharger
that has b een
dropped
orreceived
asharp blow. Adamaged
battery
issubject
toexplosion.
Properly
dispose
of
adropped
or damaged
battery
immediately.
Don't expose string t rimmers
to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering
astring trimmer
will i ncrease
the
risk o felectric
shock.
Wear heavy long p ants, long s leeves,
boots, an
gloves.
Avoid loose garments
or j ewelry
that could
get c aught inmoving
parts ofthe machine
orits
motor.
• Donot o perate the equipment
while b arefoot
orwhen w earing
sandals
orsimilar lightweight
footwear.
Wear protective
footwear
thatwill
protect your feet a nd improve
your footing on
slippery
surfaces.
• Batteries
can e xplode
inthe presence
ofasource
ofignition,
such as apilot light. To reduce
the risk
ofserious
personal
injury, never use a ny c ordless
product in thepresence
ofopen f lame. An
exploded
battery
can p ropel debris
and c hemicals.
Ifexposed,
flush with w ater immediately.
• Do not charge
string trimmer
battery
inadamp or
wet location.
Following
this r ule w ill reduce
the risk
ofelectric
shock.
Keep firm footing
and b alance.
Do not overreach.
Overreaching
can result inloss ofbalance.
Check the w ork area before each use. Remove
all
objects
such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown orbecome
entangled
inthe m achine.
•
Do
not point the string
trimmer
nozzle
in the
direction
of people or pets.
•
Never run the unit without the proper equipment
attached.
Always
ensure the string trimmer
are
installed.
When not in use, string trimmer should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked up place--out
of the reach
of children.
Keep all bystanders,
children, and pets at least 50
ft. away.
For best results, your string trimmer battery should
be charged
in a location where the temperature
is
more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
•
Under extreme
usage or temperature
conditions,
battery
leakage
may occur.
If liquid
comes
in
contact
with
your
skin, wash
immediately
with
soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush
them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate
medical
attention.
Following
this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
•
Do not incinerate
this string trimmer
even if it is
severely
damaged.
The batteries
can explode
in
a fire.
•
String trimmer service must be performed
only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed
by unqualified
personnel
may result in
a risk of injury.
•
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions
also.
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