Safety Manual
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ELECTRIC POWER OPERATING SAFETY
DANGER
Misuse of electrically powered products,
or failure to follow all safety precautions
and operating instructions, can result in
electrical burns, shock, electrocution,
and serious or fatal injuries from explo-
sion or re.
Obey these important warnings when using
electrically-powered tools and equipment:
• NEVER operate an electric hedge trimmer,
or any other electrical power equipment, in
the rain, in wet locations, or anywhere else the
operator may come into contact with water or wet
surfaces. Water conducts electricity, and provides
a path to ground if touched or stepped on.
• NEVER use electric hedge trimmers to cut wet
hedges or shrubbery.
• NEVER operate the unit if the housing is
cracked, wires are frayed, or sparks from cords
or connections are noticed when the unit it
turned on. Turn off the power to the power outlet
immediately, disconnect the power cord, and have the unit thoroughly
inspected and serviced before using it again.
• STOP using the unit immediately if the power cords, plugs, receptacles
become hot to the touch, if you notice a burning smell, or if you see smoke
coming from the power cords or hedge trimmer. Turn off the power to the
power outlet immediately, and carefully disconnect the power cord. Allow
the unit to cool before handling, and have the unit inspected and serviced
before using it again.
• NEVER operate electric hedge trimmers around gasoline, ammable paints,
stains, solvents, thinners, and adhesives, or any type of explosive gas or
vapor. Electric motors emit sparks which can ignite ammables and vapors,
causing serious injuries and property damage from explosion and re.
• NEVER plug unit in without rst checking ON-OFF switch to make sure unit
is in OFF position. Unintentional starting of unit can result in serious injury.
• NEVER tape or tie the ON-OFF
switch in the ON position to lock
the unit ON. Using a unit with
switch locked in the ON position
can result in serious injury to
operator and others.
• NEVER leave a plugged-in unit
unattended. A child or other
inexperienced person could pick
up the unit and seriously injure
themselves or someone else.
Danger:
Broken Guard
Cracked Housing
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ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS