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Important Safety Instructions - hedge trimmer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and serious or fatal injury, basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electric hedge trimmers. Read and follow all safety precautions and instructions, including the following: 1. Use Proper Replacement Parts - This electric hedge trimmer is double-insulated. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 2. Polarized Plug - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The hedge trimmer 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 in a polarized wall outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it 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. 3. Avoid Dangerous Environment Don't use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations. Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands. 4. Do not expose to or use in rain. 5. Keep Children Away - All bystanders should be kept at a distance from the work area. 6. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective covering to contain long hair. 7. Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. 8. 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. 9. Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. 10. Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. HSE 60, HSE 70 3

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HSE 60, HSE 70
English / USA
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
and serious or fatal injury,
basic safety
precautions should always be followed
when using electric hedge trimmers.
Read and follow all safety precautions
and instructions, including the following:
1.
Use Proper Replacement Parts –
This electric hedge trimmer is
double-insulated. When servicing,
use only identical replacement
parts.
2.
Polarized Plug – To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this equipment
has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). The hedge
trimmer 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 in a polarized wall
outlet one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it 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.
3.
Avoid Dangerous Environment -
Don't use hedge trimmers in damp
or wet locations. Do not handle the
plug or the unit with wet hands.
4. Do not expose to or use
in rain.
5.
Keep Children Away - All
bystanders should be kept at a
distance from the work area.
6.
Dress Properly - Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective
covering to contain long hair.
7.
Use Safety Glasses - Always use
face or dust mask if operation is
dusty.
8.
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.
9.
Use Right Appliance - Do not use
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
10.
Warning: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor
use, such as an extension cord of
cord type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS