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KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children. MAKE SURE that other
persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30 m) away.
WHEN BEING USED AS AN EDGER – stones, pieces of
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metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed
by the line. The appliance and guard are designed to reduce
the danger. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury,
work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc.
USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects and
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where necessary, do trimming by hand.
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DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with
a broken hub or spool.
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
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or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
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ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with
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a hose.
DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does
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get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
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DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
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STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
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appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked‑up
place out of reach of children.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING:
tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.
WARNING:
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
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compounds in fertilizers,
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compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
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Never modify the power
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Some dust contains chemicals
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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:
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:
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:
its side on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a
large battery pack will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
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avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
j
or DC ............ direct current
.../min .............. per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A ......................... amperes
Hz ....................... hertz
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Use of this tool can generate
Always wear proper
When not in use, place tool on
c
..................... safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
f
..................... wear eye protection
i
..................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection
a
..................... read all
documentation
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............ alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours