13. Maintain tools with care – Keep cutting edges sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect the trimmer + edger periodically and
replace if damaged. Repair the trimmer + edger only at an
authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
14. Checked for damaged parts – Before continuing to use
the trimmer + edger, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for the alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect the trimmer + edger's operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
C) ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRASS
TRIMMER + EDGER
1. Keep guards in place and in working order.
2. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
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WARNING!
Never use steel blades or other devices.
Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the
risk of injury.
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CAUTION!
The safety guard is critical to the safety of the operator and the
safety of people standing within a safe distance of the trimmer
+ edger. The safety guard keeps the trimmer + edger in good
working order and must always be in place during operation.
• Do not try to stop the cutting device (SharperBlade
your hands. Always let it come to a stop by itself.
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WARNING! After switching off the tool, the cutting
device (SharperBlade
) continues to rotate for a few
™
seconds.
• Only use the original type of SharperBlade
any circumstances use metal line or nylon line instead of
SharperBlade
.
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• Do not use the tool to cut grass which is not on the ground.
For example, do not cut grass growing on walls or rocks.
• Do not switch on the tool in an enclosed or poorly ventilated
space or in the presence of flammable and/or explosive
substances such as liquids, gases and powders.
• Only cut during broad daylight or with adequate artificial
light.
• Check that all grass cuttings and dirt have been removed
from the ventilation vents.
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths while the tool is still
running.
• When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of
reach of children.
• After use, disconnect the tool from the power supply and
check for damage. If you have the slightest doubt about the
condition of the tool, contact an authorized service center.
• Only use the tool according to the instructions given in this
manual.
• Check regularly that the screws are tight.
• Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts. Contact
an authorized service center.
Electrical Safety
1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric trimmer + edger. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
2. To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Before use, check that the extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
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Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the electric trimmer + edger
• Use only a UL-, CSA-, or ETL-rated extension cord
) with
™
• Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands
. Do not under
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Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
2
WARNING
to make contact with water while it is in operation. If
the appliance becomes wet while turned off, wipe dry
before starting.
for outdoor, all-weather use.
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
offers some protection.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Extension Cord
Up to 50 ft
Length
m
+50 ft - 100 ft
(15 m)
(+15 m - 30 m)
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