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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carrying sweepers with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a
sweeper with the switch on invites accidents.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be drawn into air vents.
• Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the sweeper in unexpected situations.
• Do not use sweeper if switch does not turn it on or off. A sweeper that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• For household use only.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening
appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the sweeper accidentally.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the sweeper's operation. If damaged, have the sweeper serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained sweepers.
• Keep the sweeper and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your sweeper. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and
deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with
hearing protection when operating this equipment.
• Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Battery sweepers do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operation condition. Beware of possible hazards when not using your battery powered sweeper
or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
• Do not place battery powered sweepers or their batteries near fire or heat. Do not dispose of
the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
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