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line. Other diameters or shapes may degrade
performance or cause damage to the trimmer.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when the battery is
installed. These items are available for purchase.
GUARD ‑ Do not use this appliance without the
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guard attached.
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DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
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nylon line at all times.
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THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
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wire, rope, and the like.
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KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
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from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
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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 where necessary, do trimming
by hand.
AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry trimmer
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when the battery is installed with finger on trigger.
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USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
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at all times.
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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.
DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
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with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
the battery, check for damage and have any damage
repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
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DISCONNECT TRIMMER – Remove the battery when not
in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in
the rain.
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DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – Remove the
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battery when not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked‑up place out of reach of children.
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.
MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
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instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
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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 otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
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hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
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or chemicals.
DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
WARNING:
switch trigger does not turn the appliance on or off. Any
appliance that can not be controlled with the switch
trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
Additional Safety Warnings
WARNING: To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury,
work going away from any nearby solid object such as
wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc.
GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
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guard attached.
DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
•
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
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NYLON LINE AT ALL TIMES. The rotating line performs a
cutting function use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
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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
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where necessary, do trimming by hand.
Do not use appliance if the