Stanley FATMAX SFMCPH845 Original Instructions Manual page 9

• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance away
from Pole Hedge Trimmer. Only Pole Hedge Trimmer user
should be in work area.
• Grip Pole Hedge Trimmer securely - one hand on the foam
gripper, the other on the main handle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to use.
• Before starting Pole Hedge Trimmer, make sure blades are not
touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole Hedge
Trimmer is running.
• Carry Pole Hedge Trimmer from one place to another
- with battery removed
- by holding pole at balance point
- with blades to rear
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• During operation, rest periodically and change working
positions to reduce fatigue.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
sharp surfaces.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with the
product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product
in this Instruction Manual.
Do Not Operate Pole Hedge Trimmer
• While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs in
rain or in damp or wet areas
• Where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
• If Pole Hedge Trimmer is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully
and securely assembled
• If trigger does not turn Pole Hedge Trimmer on and off. Blades
must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by authorized service center. See Repairs.
• While in a hurry
• While in tree or on a ladder
• While on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• During high wind or storming weather
General Safety Rules

WARNING: Shock Hazard. To protect yourself from
electrocution, do not operate within 10 feet (3 m) of
overhead electrical 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. Failure to do
this could result in severe personal injury.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Make sure cutting blades have stopped before setting
unit down.

DANGER: RISK OF CUT. Keep hands away from blades.
Keep both hands on handles when Pole Hedge Trimmer
is on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material
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to be cut when blades are moving. Remove battery when
clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the
exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or
holding the Pole Hedge Trimmer.

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
DON'T FORCE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the job
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better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• DISCONNECT BATTERY from the Pole Hedge Trimmer when
not in use or when servicing or cleaning.
• STORE IDLE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not
in use, Pole Hedge Trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry
and high or locked-up place out of reach of children.
• MAINTAIN POLE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep
cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the Pole
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 function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
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personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. See Repairs.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.
Specific Safety Rules
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
Residual Risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and
the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can
not be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
accessories.
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