appliance does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of
48 hours.
19 . DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
20 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
21 . DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
22 . DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
23 . DO NOT use battery‑operated appliance in rain.
24 . Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
25 . Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
26 . Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
27 . Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
28 . SERVICE- Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
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:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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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.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
•
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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
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 with a large battery pack
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.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V .......................... volts
Hz ........................hertz
min ......................minutes
or DC ......direct current
....................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
or AC ........... alternating current
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
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
and cautionary markings for the battery pack,
charger and product. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
•
Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
English
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square inch
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation–
do not stare into
the light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all documentation
..................... do not expose to rain
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