Hedge Trimmer; Safety Warnings - Craftsman 98022 Operator's Manual

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,
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) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) 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.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) 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.
d) 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.
6) 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
• 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.
z_ DAN G E R: Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control
and result in serious personal injury.
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.
o 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.
• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation the extension cord may be
hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
o Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
%CAUTION:
Do not expose to rain.
/LWARNING:
Remove plug from the outlet immediately if the extension cord becomes
damaged or cut.
/_WARN_NG: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.