General Safety Rules - LawnMaster CLHT4022K Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and / or serious personal injury.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate
the equipment without proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Wear eye protection when operating this product. Secure long hair above
shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
• Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious personal injury.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all bady parts away from openings and
moving parts.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry
that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any
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