your product will draw. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
10 . To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Fig. N;
OR
i i) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as
shown or described in the Operating Instructions.
Fig. N
11 . Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged‑
in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
12 . Don't Abuse Cord – Never carry appliance by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
13 . Always keep the extension cord away from the
cutting area and position the extension cord so that
it will not be caught on branches, and other material,
during cutting.
14 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
15 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
16 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
17 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
18 . Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
19 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked‑up place – out of reach of children.
20 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect appliance power source periodically, and
if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
21 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, 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 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 indicated elsewhere in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
•
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
•
compounds in fertilizers,
•
compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
•
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or
disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand
upright but may be easily knocked over.
•
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size
•
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18
gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using
more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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