General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Oregon ST250 Original Instruction Manual

SYMBOLS AND LABELS
INTRODUCTION
This trimmer/edger is designed for regular maintenance trimming of grass and
weeds using flexible nylon trimmer line. It is not designed to clear heavy brush
or for use with any metal cutting attachments. Any other use other than stated is
not recommended. This product has been designed in accordance with the state
of the art safety technology of the time. However, even with this technology, it is
recognized that residual risk, such as thrown objects, still exist. The operator is
directed to closely read, understand, and follow all safety precautions to reduce
potential injury from these risks.
SAFETY RULES

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE
TERM "POWER TOOL" IN THE WARNINGS REFERS TO YOUR MAINS-OPERATED
(CORDED) POWER TOOL OR BATTERY OPERATED (CORDLESS) POWER TOOL.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• 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.
• Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool (Fig. 1).
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
FIG. 1
CAUTION: ESTABLISH A
BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE OF 6 M
(20 FT) PRIOR TO OPERATION OF
THIS EQUIPMENT Bystander safety zone
is a 6 m (20 ft) circle around the operator
that must remain free from bystanders,
children, and pets.
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OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST250

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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