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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near children.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Always wear safety glasses or similar eye
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protection when operating, servicing, or
performing maintenance on your unit.
Wearing eye protection can help to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness or serious injury.
Always wear a respirator or face mask
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when working with the unit in dusty envi-
ronments.
Dress safely in long pants. Do not go
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barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.
Do not operate the unit when you are
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tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
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Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all other parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry,
loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be
caught in moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous en-
vironment. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet
locations, or around swimming pools, hot
tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or
water to avoid the possibility of electrical
shock. Do not handle extension cord plug
or unit with wet hands.
Use only a voltage supply as shown on the
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nameplate of the unit.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in
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presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
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use in unventilated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
SAFETY RULES
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
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extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances.
electrical rating of the cord must be higher
than the rating of the unit. The cord must
be marked with the suffix "W-A" (in Cana-
da, "W"). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if damaged.
An undersized extension cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(NOTE: The correct size to be used de-
pending on the cord length is shown in
this manual).
Inspect the insulation and connectors on
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the unit and extension cord before each
use. If there is any damage, do not use
until damage is repaired by your autho-
rized service dealer. Do not pull or carry
by cord; do not use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to
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recessed plug as shown in this manual to
prevent damage to unit and/or extension
cord and to reduce the possibility of the
extension cord disconnecting from the
unit during operation.
Don't use the unit if the switch does not
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turn the unit on and off properly. Have the
unit repaired by an authorized service
dealer.
Keep extension cord clear of operator
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and obstacles at all times. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any
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grounded conductor, such as metal
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