Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Important Safety Rules - Black + Decker YARDMASTER BCASHT80 Instruction Manual

into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
6) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.

Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings


DANGER:
blade. Contact with blade will result in serious
personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
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cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
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Using one hand could cause loss of control and
result in serious personal injury.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
Keep hands away from
Safety Instructions For Extended Reach
Hedge Trimmers
• Do not use the extended reach hedge trimmer in
bad weather conditions, especially when there is a
risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck
by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near
any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personal injury.
• Wear a hard hat compliant with ANSI Z89.1 (CAN/
CSA Z94.1)

CAUTION:

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES


WARNING:
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating Extended Reach Hedge
Trimmer

CAUTION:
to provide protection from electric shock in the event
of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local
regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position
is safe and secure before operating the extended
reach hedge trimmer. For safe operation, read and
understand all instructions before using the extended
reach hedge trimmer. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below,
can result in serious personal injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate extended reach hedge trimmer when you
are tired.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate extended reach
hedge trimmer. Never allow children to operate.
• Do not use extended reach hedge trimmer for any job
except that for which it is intended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating extended
reach hedge trimmer:
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Do not expose to rain.
Read and understand all
The unit has not been designed
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