Dewalt DCST922P1 Instruction Manual - Page 5

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, do not operate the unit while folded. The unit must be fully extended and the pole clasp secured before the battery is inserted. • REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE FOLDING THE UNIT. Fold unit completely until it locks in place. CAUTION: Use only DeWALT replacement spools and line. Using any other manufacturer's line can reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause personal injury. Your trimmer uses 0.080 inches (2.0 mm) diameter line. Do not use other size lines. This can degrade performance, cause damage to the unit or injury. WARNING: Do not use appliance if the 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 Information WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. 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: Some dust contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • compounds in fertilizers, • compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides, • 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. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. English WARNING: Always wear proper 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: When not in use, place tool 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 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 or AC/DC..... alternating or Hz hertz direct current min minutes Class II or DC....... direct current Construction Class I Construction (double insulated) (grounded) no no load speed .../min per minute n rated speed BPM beats per minute earthing terminal IPM impacts per minute safety alert symbol RPM revolutions per minute sfpm surface feet per visible radiation avoid staring at light minute wear respiratory SPM strokes per minute OPM oscillations per minute protection wear eye protection A amperes W watts or AC alternating current wear hearing protection read all documentation IPXX IP symbol 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to 3