McCulloch Li 40HT Operator's Manual page 7

diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to
contribute to the development of these symptoms.
It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or
extent of exposure may contribute to the condition.
There are measures that can be taken by the
operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
„ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When
operating the unit wear gloves to keep the hands
and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather
is a major factor contributing to Raynaud's
Syndrome.
„ After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
„ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this
condition, immediately discontinue use and see your
physician about these symptoms.
WHILE OPERATING
„ Do not use trimmer without front handle in place.
Keep both hands on handles when unit is in use.
„ To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit
with your finger on the trigger.
„ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this hedge trimmer.
„ Wear heavy, long pants, substantial footwear and
well fitting gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals
or go barefoot.
„ Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
„ Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not
use on ladder.
„ Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
„ Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop,
and remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, repair, or making adjustments.
„ This hedge trimmer is to be used for cutting hedges,
bushes, and shrubs only. Do not use for any other
purpose.
„ Before starting the unit, make sure the cutting
blades will not come in contact with anything.
„ If the machine strike or become entangled with
foreign objects, stop the unit immediately, remove
the battery pack and check for damage. Do not
operate before repairing damage. Do not operate
the unit with loose or damaged parts.
„ Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
„ Maintain hedge trimmer 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. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
„ Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform it's
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
affect it's operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by a Authorised Service Centre unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
„ Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when blades are moving. Make sure battery
pack is removed and the trigger is released when
clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the unit.
CAUTION! Blades continue to move
!
for a short time after unit is
turned off.
„ Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
blades when they are moving.
„ Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
„ Keep unit clean of hedge clippings and other
materials. They may become lodged in the cutting
blades.
„ Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up
or up high to prevent unauthorised use or damage.
Keep out of the reach of children or untrained
individuals.
„ Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
„ Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from debris. Clean after each use, see Storage
instructions.
„ Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
„ Keep these instructions. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SERVICE
„ Service on unit must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also
void your warranty.
„ When servicing a unit, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instruction in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorised parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or serious
injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also
void your warranty.
WARNING! If any parts are missing,
!
do not operate unit until the missing
parts are replaced. Failure to do
so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. REFER TO THEM
FREQUENTLY AND USE THEM TO INSTRUCT
OTHERS WHO MAY USE THIS UNIT. IF YOU
LOAN SOMEONE THIS UNIT, LOAN THEM THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ALSO.
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