°USESAFE_GLASSES-Alsouseface
ordustmaskifoperationisdusty.
° GROUND FAUL] °CIRCUIT
INTIRRUPTER (GFCI} protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the hedge
trimmer. Receptacles are available
having builbin GFCI protection and may
be used for lhis measure of safety.
o USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use
appliance for any job excepl that for
which it is intended.
AW'ARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
SOW-A, S] W-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOT-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
o E.XTENStON CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it
is heavy enough [o carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, l_e
heavier the cord.
£_li_i_um Gage for Bx_er_sion
VAC Tools
Tetal Cord Length
Amp Ralng
More than 0
Not More than 6
More than 6
Not More than 10
More than 10
Not more lhan 12
More than 12
Not more than 16
Cords (AWG) t20
0-25 I26-50
6
18 16
AWGJ AWG
L1 -
14 } t2 _
Not
Recommended
o AVOI© UNIN]°ENTtONAL STARTING -
Don't carry plugged in hedge trimmer
with finger on switch. Be sure switciq is
off when plugging in.
° ©ON'T ABUSE CORD - Never carry
hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
A DANGER= Risk of cut. Keep hands away
from blades. Keep both hands on
handles when power is on.
o DO NOT A_TEB_iPT to remove cut
malerial or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure trimmer
switch is ol when clearing jammed
material from blades. De not grasp the
exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the hedge
trimmer.
ACAUTtON: Blades coast after turn off,
o DON'T fORCE IIEE)I(_E -R_II_IB;_BR - It
will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury sJ:the rate for
which iI was designed.
o ©Ot,4'T OVERREAOIol Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
- S°i°_:_{ALERt - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate hedge trimmer when you are
tired.
° @ISOOI',!{_IECT H!?.©GE TRII:_4B_HR from
the power supply when nol in use or
when servicing or cleaning.
o STOIIE IbLE IIE-DGB TRII_IMER
IBDOOIIS - When not in use, hedge
trimmer should be stored indoors in a dr)/
and high or locked-up place-- out of reach
ol children.
° MAIN IAIN HEDLIB¢RIWII;*}ER W!TII
Ct-_.RI - Keep CL.!tirig blades sharp and
clean for' bes! performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Inspect extensior_ cord
periodically and replace if damag{:_d.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oit
and grease.
• CHECK ©AB91AGE[t>R_,RTS - before
further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard
or other parl that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment ol
moving parts, binding of moving paris,
breakage of parts, mounting and any
olher condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other pa!t that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized sen/ice cenier
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
Double insulated tools are constructed
throughout with two separate layers of
electrical insulation or one double
thickness of insulation between you and
the tool's electrical system. fools built
with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. As a result,
your tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension
cords without concern for maintaining a
ground connection.
NOTrE: Double insulation does not take