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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be 

 cut when blades are moving. ALWAYS make sure the trimmer switch is OFF and 

 trimmer is UNPLUGGED when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT 

 hold the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding 

 the hedge trimmer.

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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS cont.

SERVICE SAFETY
 1. 

 If any part of this hedge trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; 

      or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the 

      power switch and remove the trimmer plug from the power source and have the 

      missing, damaged or failed parts replaced 

BEFORE resuming operation.

 2.  

Tool service should be performed at a Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service or 

      maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
 3.  

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions 

      in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure 

      to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS
 1.  

DANGER; Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on 

      handles when power is connected to hedge trimmer. DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove

      cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the 

      trimmer switch is off, and the trimmer is disconnected from the power supply 

      when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting 

      blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
 
2.  CAUTION: Blades coast after hedge trimmer is turned off.
 3. 

 KNOW your electric trimmer. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the 

      applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  

      Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

EXTENSION CORDS cont.

   4.  

Know the controls and know how to stop the blade quickly. Your hedge trimmer was 

        designed with safety in mind. Dual Safety Trigger Switches located on the rear handle 

        and the front auxiliary handle help prevent accidental starting. BOTH trigger switches 

        have to be depressed to turn the hedge trimmer On. ONLY one has to be released to 

        turn the trimmer Off.
   5.  

DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see 

        what you are trimming and edging.
   6.  Use trimmer 

ONLY when vegetation is dry. 

   7.  

ALWAYS hold the trimmer by both the main handle and the auxiliary handle for greater 

        control and balance. 

NEVER reach in front of the safety guard. NEVER, for any reason, 

        touch the cutting blades or any moving parts during use.  
   8.  

ALWAYS keep the cord behind the trimmer when in use. DO NOT place the cord over 

        the hedge where it can be cut by the blade.

  9.  

DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the power 

       receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
10.  

DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed 

       for. 

DO NOT force the unit through thick, dense growth. If the blades slow down, reduce 

       your pace.  Trimmer will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate 

       for which it is designed. 
11.  If hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, 

CHECK immediately. Excessive vibration 

       can cause injury.
12.  

DO NOT OVERREACH.  Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be aware of 

       footing when taking steps while using trimmer. 

NEVER run when using your hedge trimmer.

13.  

STAY ALERT.  Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. DO NOT operate the 

       trimmer when you are tired.
14.  

ALWAYS disconnect the trimmer from power source when not in use, or when you are 

       cleaning or servicing it.
15.  

MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. Follow instructions for lubricating blades. ALWAYS 

       inspect the hedge trimmer cord and if damaged have repaired, and also inspect extension 

       cord before each use and replace if damaged. 
16.  

KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning. 

       DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the 

       trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.
17.  

KEEP guard in place and in good working order. NEVER operate trimmer without guard 

       in place. Keep hands away from cutting blades.
18.  

NEVER use the guard as a handle. NEVER hold the hedge trimmer by the guard. 

       Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

      

DANGER: Laceration Hazard.  Keep hands away from blades. Handle

 blades with care.  Keep both hands on handles when power is on.

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The label on your tool may include the following symbols. 

 

 

    V.......................................................................Volts

    

A......................................................................Amps

    

Hz....................................................................Hertz

    

W..................................................................... Watts

    

min..................................................................Minutes

         ....................................................................Alternating current

           ..................................................................Direct current

    

no ....................................................................No-load speed

         ....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated

    RPM………………………............................. . .Revolutions per minute

    SPM…...........................…………………….....Strokes per minute

    OPM………………..........................………..... Orbits per minute

         ....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution. 

                                                                             It means attention! Your safety is involved.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. 

 

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