Yard Machines MTD599 Operator's Manual page 4

Cordless grass trimmer
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PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed to assure maximum safety and
optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-
bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this
manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2.
To Reduce Risk of Injury to Persons, Remove Battery
Pack When Not in Use.
3.
Risk of eye injury. Use Safety glassed or similar eye
protection.
4.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate
without guards in place.
5.
INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord
or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the
switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use
unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or
unit itself is not working as it should or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water.
Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air
openings free of debris that may reduce air flow.
Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or
damaged in any way.
6.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
7.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service
information, contact the Yard Machines Product
Service Department listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
8.
RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or
other suitable eye protection when operating your
trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by
flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
tance.
9.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line.
Do not operate without guard attached.
10. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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11. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially chil-
dren and pets away from the area of operation. Turn
off unit immediately if you are approached. Never
allow children to operate the appliance to be used as
a toy or to run unattended at any time.
12. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire
or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or
damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub,
etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
appliance with wet hands.
13. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY - Use this appliance
only for its intended use as described in this manual.
DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers
to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walk-
ways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small
stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or
more, causing injury or damage to nearby property
such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect
area before starting the appliance to remove debris
and other objects that can cause damage during
operation.
14. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except
as recommended and provided by Yard Machines. Do
not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry
trimmer with your finger on the switch.
17. DISCONNECT trimmer from battery pack when not in
use and before servicing stringhead.
18. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be
stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the
reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
1.
This manual contains important safety and operating
instruction for battery charger.
2.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery,
and (3) products using battery.
WARNING:
Nickel-Cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing
injury.
3.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3
To reduce the risk of
injury,
charge
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