Safety Instructions; While Operating Trimmer - Eckman HDT01 Owner's Manual

III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric Trimmers, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read all instructions carefully prior to operating this trimmer.
1. Stay Alert---- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense when operating Trimmer.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments
Do not operate Trimmer
3. Keep Children Away---Keep all visitors a safe distance from work area.
4. Do not use Trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.
5. Only well instructed adults should operate Trimmer. Never allow children to operate Trimmer.
6. Dress Properly When Operating Trimmer
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving blades or parts of the
Trimmer.
Always wear rubber gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
7. Always wear eye protection
8. Use only electrical voltage noted on model nameplate on Trimmer.
9. Extension Cord-----Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord(<6amp), be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your Trimmer will
draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating.
10. Do not operate Trimmer near electric power lines, telephone, or cable lines. Keep Trimmer at least 10
feet away from any power lines or cables.

WHILE OPERATING TRIMMER

Stay Alert--- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
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Any questions or problems – please call the Eckman Helpline on 0871 590 5917 or go to
www.eckman.co.uk
In rain or in damp or wet locations.
While under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
Where highly-flammable liquids or gases are present.
While standing on a ladder or in a tree.
If it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
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