• 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.
• USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects and
where necessary, do trimming by hand.
• 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.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a hose.
• DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does
get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked‑up
place out of reach of children.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING:
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:
•
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•
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,
•
compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
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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.
•
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.
Never modify the power tool or
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Some dust contains chemicals
WARNING:
generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection.
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:
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
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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:
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.
English
Use of this tool can
Always wear proper
When not in use, place tool
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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