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• USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face
or dustmask if operation is dusty.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the hedge
trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
• EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it
is heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG)
120 VAC Tools
Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150
Amp Rating AWG AWG AWG
More than 0
18
16
Not More than 6
More than 6
18
16
Not More than 10
More than 10
16
16
Not more than 12
More than 12
14
12
Not more than 16
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -
Don't carry plugged in hedge trimmer
with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD - Never carry
hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed
throughout with two separate layers of
electrical insulation or one double
thickness of insulation between you and
the tool's electrical system. Tools built
with this insulation system are not
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away
from blades. Keep both hands on
handles when power is on.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure trimmer
switch is off when clearing jammed
material from blades. Do not grasp the
exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the hedge
trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• DON'T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It
will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate hedge trimmer when you are
tired.
• DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from
the power supply when not in use or
when servicing or cleaning.
• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER
INDOORS - When not in use, hedge
trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry
and high or locked-up place- out of reach
of children.
• MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and
clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord
AWG
periodically and replace if damaged.
16
14
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
14
12
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before
further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard
14
12
or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
Not
operate properly and perform its
Recomended
intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any
other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
intended to be grounded. As a result,
your tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension
cords without concern for maintaining a
ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take
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