Important Safety Instruction - GreenWorks GB 500 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS
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.
BEFORE USING (THIS APPLIANCE)
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, shut a door on the cord, or pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliances over the cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces.
WHEN USING (THIS APPLIANCE)
• Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• To reduce the risk of electric shocks, the batttery charger has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will
only fit into a polarized extension cord 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 only fit
into the polarized wall outlet 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.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewellery that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will work more
efficiently and safely when it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• 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.
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