Operation - DeWalt DCMASPH6 Original Instructions Manual

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C, E, F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.

WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.

WARNING: Do not use the pole as a gripping surface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle 15 and one hand on the auxiliary handle
Before Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
Ensure the trimmer head is locked into one of the seven
operating positions. Refer To Pivoting the Trimmer
Head section.

WARNING: The unit has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of contact with
overhead electric 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.
• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the pole hedge trimmer. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personal injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate pole hedge trimmer when you are tired.
• Only well‑instructed adults should operate pole hedge
trimmer. Never allow children to operate.
• Do not use unit for any job except that for which it
is intended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
• Always use an approved hard hat when operating the
pole hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in
serious injury.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating pole
hedge trimmer:
‑ head protection
‑ heavy‑duty gloves
‑ substantial footwear
‑ safety glasses, goggles or face screen
‑ face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind
that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the
pole hedge trimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
While Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance
away from unit. Only the user should be in the work area.
• Grip unit securely, one hand on the powerhead handle, the
other hand on the auxiliary handle. DO NOT use the pole as
a gripping surface.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready to use.
• Before starting unit, make sure blades are not
touching anything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole Hedge
Trimmer is running.
• Carry unit from one place to another
with battery removed
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‑ by holding a gripping surface at a balance point
‑ with blade cover in place
• 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 unit is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and
securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn unit on and off. Blades must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by an authorised service center.
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• during high wind or storming weather
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