Important Safety Instructions - Yardworks 267-4926 Owner's Manual

IMPORTAnT SAfETY InSTRUCTIOnS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). 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 plug in any way.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
risk of electric shock.
• Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, 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.
• never allow children to operate the equipment. never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields mark to comply with
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are nOT safety glasses. following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with AnSI Z87.1
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
• Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts and
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating the
installing or removing blades.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
entering a power tool will increase the
AnSI
when operating this product.
not in use and before servicing.
recommended attachments.
accessories. Use of any other parts
from openings and moving parts.
entanglement in any moving parts.
hedge trimmer and when
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Z87.1. Everyday