Use and Care Manual

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Additional Safety Warnings
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
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' (30 m)away.
• USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects
and where necessary, do trimming byhand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry with
finger on trigger when battery is installed.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, check
for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub
orspool.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in
gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
appliances normally spark, and the sparks might
ignitefumes.
• 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.
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in
thismanual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and reviewfrequently.
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WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including thefollowing.
1 . Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances
in damp or wetlocations.
2 . Don’t Use InRain.
3 . Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from workarea.
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
longhair.
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation isdusty.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it isintended.
7 . Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
8 . Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it wasdesigned.
9 . Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
alltimes.
10 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you aretired.
11 . Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not
in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such
as blades, and thelike.
12 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach ofchildren.
13 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect appliance power source
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil andgrease.
14 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
20V Max* String Trimmer
DCST922