Safety Instructions - Worx WG206 Manual

SAFeTY InSTRUCTIOnS

WaRNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
fOR aLL HedGe TRIMMeRs
1) avoid dangerous environment – Don't
use hedge trimmer in damp or wet
location.
2) don't Use In Rain.
3) Keep children away – All visitors
should be kept at a distance from work
area.
4) 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.
5) Use safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Ground fault circuit Interrupter
(GfcI) protection should be provided
on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to
be used for the hedge trimmer.
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Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
7) Use Right appliance – Do not use
appliance for any job except that for which
it is intended.
8) WaRNING! To reduce the risk of
electric shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use,
such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
9) extension cord – Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller
Hedge Trimmer
the gage number, the heavier the cord. To
reduce the risk of disconnection of hedge
trimmer cord from the extension cord
during operating:
i ) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1, or
ii) Use the cord retention clip as shown in
Fig B
10) avoid Unintentional starting – Don't
carry plugged-in hedge trimmer with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
11) don't abuse cord – Never carry hedge
trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
12) daNGeR! Risk of Cut - Keep Hands
Away From Blades - Keep both hands on
handles when power is on.
13) don't force Hedge Trimmer – It will do
the job better and with less risk of injury
at the rate for which it was designed.
14) don't Overreach – Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
15) stay alert – Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
hedge trimmer when you are tired.
16) disconnect Hedge Trimmer
– Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the
power supply when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories
such as blades, and the like.
17) store Idle Hedge Trimmer Indoors
– When not in use, hedge trimmer should
be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
18) Maintain Hedge Trimmer With care
– Keep cutting edge sharp and clean
for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating blades. Inspect hedge trimmer
cord periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
19) check damaged Parts – Before further
use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
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