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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,

fire, and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 For safe operation, read and understand all instructions

before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and

proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions.

Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can

result in serious personal injury.

 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this

unit.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all foreign objects.

 Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to com-

ply with ANSI Z87.1 standard as well as head protection

when operating this product.

Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves.

Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go

barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.

Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan-

glement in moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.

Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common

sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or

under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-

reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot

surfaces.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc.

Replace any damaged parts before use.

 When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a

dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.

 Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure

to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury,

and will void your warranty.

 Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or

accessory on this product which was not provided with

the product or identified as appropriate for use with this

product in the operator’s manual.

 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product

in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

 Use the right appliance. Do not use the hedge trimmer

for any job except that for which it is intended.

 Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the

product in unexpected situations.

 Do not force the product. It will do the job better and with

less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it

was designed.

 DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep

both hands on handles when power is on.

 Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath

work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating.

Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is

moving. Make sure trimmer is off when clearing jammed

materials from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting

blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the

hedge trimmer.

 CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned off.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will

require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug

will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized

extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require

the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the

polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,

extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any

way.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the

product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.

Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy

enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire

gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an

extension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.



WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,

SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk

of electric shock.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the

hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in

GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of

safety.

Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if

damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or

grease.

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