SAFETY
General Safety Warnings and Instructions for the
following ECHO tools: Hedge Trimmer, Mid-Reach
Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge Trimmer, or Articulating
Hedge Trimmer, or DPAS unit configured as a Hedge
Trimmer, Mid-Reach Hedge Trimmer, Shafted Hedge
Trimmer, or Articulating Hedge Trimmer.
This section contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions
for handheld, motor-operated electric hedge trimmers contained in UL 62841-
4-2. Additional important warnings and instructions are provided in subsequent
sections of this manual.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings:
1.
Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and
taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
3.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of
personal injury from the blades.
4.
When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure
all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
5.
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because
the blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Blades contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
6.
Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords
or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut
by the blade.
7.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially
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