4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. Blades coast after turn 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 cutter blade stopped. When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
5. Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
6. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control
and result in serious personal injury
7. Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge
trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury
8. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
9. Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping current of 30 mA or less.
SAFETY RULES FOR EXTENSION CORD
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord
from the extension cord during operating:
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