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• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid
loose garments or jewellery that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on
or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place (if
applicable).
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine.
• Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
• To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock – Do Not
Expose To Rain – Store Indoors.
• Use only with 82BD250, 82BD400, 82BD500,
82BD800 and other Greenworks Commercial 82V
batteries battery packs.
• Use only with GC400, 82DPC8A, 82CH62K and
other Greenworks Commercial 82V Chargers
chargers.
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BATTERY-OPERATED POWER TOOLS
• Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
• Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carry the
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power tool with your finger on the switch may create
a risk of injury.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the power tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause an
explosion.
• Unit should only be serviced by a qualified repair
technician using only Greenworks replacement
parts. This will prolong the life of the unit and
maintain product safety.
• Don't modify or attempt to repair the appliance or
the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated
in the instructions for use and care.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of
the specified range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
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CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware
of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate
this machine. Children who are 14 years of age
and older must read and understand the operating
instructions and safety rules in this manual and must
be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the machine off if a child or any
other person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
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