Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Package Contents; Intended Use - DeWalt DCMHT562 Original Instructions Manual

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wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
e ) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the
switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating
the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
f ) When clearing jammed material or servicing the hedge
trimmer, make sure all power switches are off and the
battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected
actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed
material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
g ) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate any
power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will
decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
h ) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always use the blade cover. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the blades.

Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings

The hedge trimmer is intended to be used by the
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operator at ground level and not on ladders or any other
unstable support.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
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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.
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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.
Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g., wire fences.
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DANGER: Keep hands away from blade. Contact with
blade will result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Wear eye protection.

WARNING: Do not expose to rain.

WARNING: Only use with bail handle 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.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment of hearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
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Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Hedge Trimmer
1 Li-Ion battery pack (P1 models)
1 Charger (P1 models)
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual before use.
Always wear head, hearing and eye protection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity or
leave outdoors while it is raining.
Keep hands away from blade.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery from
the tool.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Date Code Position (Fig. D)
The production date code 14
by a 2-digit week and is extended by a 2-digit factory code.
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Lock-off
2
Main handle
3
Bail handle
4
Bail handle switch
5
Blade guard
6
Blade
7
Battery
8
Battery release button
9
Blade cover
10

Intended Use

The DCMHT562 or DCMHT564 hedge trimmer have been
designed for professional landscaping applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This hedge trimmer is a professional power tool.
consists of a 4-digit year followed