• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
WARNING:
trigger switch does not turn the appliance on or off. Any
appliance that cannot be controlled with the trigger switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Additional Safety Warnings
WARNING:
rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any
nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stone,
tree, etc.
• GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and substantial
rubber soled footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Don't operate the appliance when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to protect your
legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
NYLON LINE AT ALL TIMES. The rotating line performs a
cutting function. Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children. MAKE SURE that other persons
and pets are at least 100 feet (30 m) away.
• WHEN BEING USED AS AN EDGER – stones, pieces of
metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by
the line. The appliance and guard are designed to reduce the
danger. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps,
large stone, tree, etc.
• USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects and
where necessary, do trimming by hand.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with
a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove battery,
check for damage and have any damage repaired before
further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken
hub or spool.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a hose.
• DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does
get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked‑up place
out of reach of children.
Do not use appliance if the
To reduce the risk of
Additional Safety Information
WARNING:
or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING:
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust
to get into your mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING:
generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection
WARNING:
personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION:
on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a large battery
pack will stand upright but may be easily knocked over.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per
minute
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English
Never modify the power tool
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Some dust contains
Use of this tool can
Always wear proper
When not in use, place tool
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
or AC ........... alternating current
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