Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Information - Craftsman CMEHTS822 Instruction Manual

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that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 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, 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.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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

Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
serious personal injury.
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.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the switch handle with
the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the
cutter blades.
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.
Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade
Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During
operation the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.

DANGER:
Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Keep hands away from blade.
Wear eye protection.

WARNING:

WARNING:
and blade 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.

WARNING:
the outlet immediately if the extension cord
becomes damaged or cut.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING:
tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.

WARNING:
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING:
chemicals known to State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
compounds in fertilizers,
compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

WARNING:
and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.

WARNING:
personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
English
Do not expose to rain.
Only use with bail handle
Remove plug from
Never modify the power
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Some dust contains
Use of this tool can generate
Always wear proper
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