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English WARNING ■ When using electric trimmers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TRIMMER! 1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use trimmers in damp or wet locations. 2) Don't Use In Rain. 3) Keep Children Away - All bystanders should be kept at a distance from work area. 4) Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant material) and substantial footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 5) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. 6) Use Right Tool - Do not use tool for any job except that for which it is intended. 7) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Do not carry trimmer with finger on the trigger switch. Be sure the trimmer is off when inserting the battery. 8) Don't Force Trimmer - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. 9) Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 10)Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate trimmer when you are tired. 11)Store Trimmer Indoors - When not in use, trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of children with the battery removed. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12)Maintain Trimmer With Care - Keep cutting attachment clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. 13)Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the trimmer, 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 indicated elsewhere in this manual. 14)Keep guards in place and in working order. 15)Keep hands and feet away from cutting area and cutting attachment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5.2 Intended Use WARNING ■ This trimmer is designed for cutting grass and similar material around the home. Use of the trimmer for operations different than intended could result in serious injury or death. - Use the trimmer only for light-duty trimming tasks around the home and garden. - Cut grass and similar material only. Do not use the trimmer for cutting brush, shrubs, bushes or other types of heavy vegetation. ■ Improper use could result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the trimmer. - Use the trimmer and battery only as described in this manual. - Never attempt to modify or override the trimmer's controls or safety devices in any way. - Never use a trimmer that has been modified or altered from its original design. 6 0458-833-8621-A