General Safety Rules - Homelite UT44180 Operator's Manual

WARNINg:
Read and understand all instructions before using
this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUcTIONS
 For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and
proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
 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.
 Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals,
or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level.
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the opera-
tion is dusty.
 Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle-
ment in moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
 Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common
sense. 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.
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
 Store Idle Trimmers Indoors — When not in use, product
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out
of the reach of children.
 When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
 Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product which was not provided with

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the product or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator's manual.
 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product
in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
 Use the right appliance. Do not use the hedge trimmer
for any job except that for which it is intended.
 Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
product in unexpected situations.
 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.
 DANgER! Risk of Cut. Keep hands away from cutting
area. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
 Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. Make sure trimmer is off when clearing jammed
materials from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
hedge trimmer.
 cAUTION! Blade coasts after being turned off.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
 Extension Cord — make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Make knot as illustrated in figure 1. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge
size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an ex-
tension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
 WARNINg! Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.