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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont.
6. USE RIGHT TRIMMER.
Do not use trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.
7. AVOID accidental
starting.
DO NOT carry a plugged in trimmer with your finger
on the switch.
8. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
9. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.
10. DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed
for. It will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is
designed.
11. MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. ALWAYS inspect the extension cord and replace
it if damaged.
12. KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning.
DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the
trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.
13. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting line or other moving parts during use.
14. When changing cutting line spool be careful of the line cutter on the guard.
Cutter is sharp and can cause injury.
15. DO NOT use this product without the guard being fitted.
16. WHEN INSTALLING SAFETY GUARD OR CHANGING CUTTING LINE SPOOL
be careful of the line cutter on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury
17. KEEP guard in place and in good working order. Keep guard positioned between you
and cutting line. Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.
18. ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place,
high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children.
19. ALWAYS use only the cutting line provided with this trimmer or sold by qualified service dealer.
Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation.
20. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.
21. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be
entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
22. NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
23. ALWAYS use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) round cutting line with this
trimmer. Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation.
Do not use heavier lines than recommended
in this manual.
24. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when trimming
around screens and flowers and other objects that you DO NOT want damaged or cut.
25. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.
Make sure that persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont.
iMPORTANT
WARNING:
When this tool is being used as a trimmer, stones and other objects can be thrown
out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to help reduce the
danger. However, the following
special precautions should be taken.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away from any
solid objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks, timbers, trees,
etc. Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary
edge or trim by hand.
Z_ WARNING:
Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools contain
chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive
harm. Some examples
of these chemicals
are:
• Compounds
in fertilizers,
herbicides,
pesticides, and insecticides.
• Arsenic and chromium
from chemically
treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending
upon how often you do this
type of work.
To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated
area
• Work with approved
safety equipment,
such as those dust masks
that are specially
designed
to filter out microscopic
particles.
Z_ WARNING:
NEVER reach under the trimmer
(cutting
line area) until
trimmer
has completely
stopped.
The trimmer's
cutting
line will continue
to
rotate for a few seconds
after it is switched
off.
ADDiTiONAL
RULES
FOR SAFE
OPERATION
A WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand
all instructions.
Failure to
follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or
serious
personal injury.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6,
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this tool
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask, dust mask or respirator if the operation is dusty.
PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALL VISITORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the
operator of the tool wears.
ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
at a qualified service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them frequently
and use them
to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone
borrows
this tool, make sure
they have these instructions also.
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