Oregon HT275 Manuel D'instructions Original page 5

Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
This hedge trimmer is designed for regular maintenance and trimming It is not designed to cut
branches greater than 14/15 inch (24 mm) in diameter Other uses may cause injury and are not
allowed
Safety Signal Definitions
SYMBOL SIGNAL
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read and understand all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the
warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless)
power tool
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
• 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
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool (Fig. 1). Distractions
can cause you to lose control
FIG. 1
Hedge Trimmer Model HT275
Important Safety Instructions
MEANING
Indicates a potential hazard which could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potential hazard which could seriously damage the tool or
cause minor to moderate injury.
Following this instruction will increase satisfaction with the tool.
CAUTION: Establish a bystander safety
zone of 10 ft (3 m) prior to operation of
this equipment. Bystander safety zone is
a 10 ft (3 m) circle around the operator that
must remain free from bystanders, children,
and pets
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded
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