Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman CMCCSL621 Instruction Manual

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20V Max* Chainsaw Lopper
CMCCSL621

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


WARNING:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently.

WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the following.
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1 . Avoid Dangerous Environments – DO NOT use
appliances in damp or wet locations. DO NOT
operate portable electric appliances in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
2 . Don't Use In Rain.
3 . Keep All Bystanders Away – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5 . Always Wear Eye Protection – Wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection at all times when battery is
installed. Also use face or dust mask. Safety glasses
are available at extra cost at your local Service
Center or authorized service facility.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7 . Avoid Accidentally Starting – Don't carry with finger
on trigger when battery is installed.
8 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
9 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. DO NOT operate while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or when you are tired or ill.
11 . Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not in
use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as
blades, and the like.
12 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
13 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
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To reduce risk of injury:
When using electric
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, 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
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
15 . Damage to Unit – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted.
16 . Guard – Do not use this appliance without guard
attached. Keep guards in place and in working order.
17 . DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with
a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If
appliance does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of
48 hours.
18 . DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
19 . DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
20 . DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
21 . DO NOT use battery-operated appliance in rain.
22 . Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
Additional Safety Instructions for
the Lopper
a ) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain
when the lopper is operating.
b ) Before you start the lopper, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting anything. A moment
of inattention while operating loppers may cause
entanglement of your clothing or body with the
saw chain.
c ) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the saw chain may
contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
d ) Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Further protective equipment for head, hands,
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective