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Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings - Yardworks 060-2372-8 Instruction Manual

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Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking 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) 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

1. 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.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades
contacting a live wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool live and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep cable away from cutting area.
During operation the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
5. Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal
injury.
6. Use both hands when operating the
hedge trimmer. Using one hand could
cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
7. Only use with handle and guard
properly assembled to hedge trimmer.
The use of the hedge trimmer without
the proper guard or handle provided
may result in serious personal injury.
8. Check the hedge for foreign objects,
e.g. wire fences.
9. Recommendation for the use of a
residual current device with a tripping
current of 30 mA or less.
SAFETY RULES FOR 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

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