Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings - Black & Decker HH2455 Instruction Manual

better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) if devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power Tool USe anD care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition 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.
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.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the 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 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.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
cord becomes damaged or cut.
WARNING:
known to the 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.
Do not expose to rain.
Remove plug from the outlet immediately if the extension
Some dust created by this product contains chemicals
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