DeWalt DCPH820 - General Safety Rules

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Before Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
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CAUTION: The unit has not been designed to
provide protection from electric shock in the event
of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local
regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position is
safe and secure before operating the extended reach
hedgetrimmer.
• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the Pole Hedge Trimmer. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personalinjury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate Pole Hedge Trimmer when you aretired.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Hedge
Trimmer. Never allow children tooperate.
• Do not use Pole Hedge Trimmer for any job except that for
which it isintended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
thisunit.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole
Hedge Trimmer:
- heavy-duty gloves
- substantial footwear
- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind
that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the
Pole HedgeTrimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any movingparts.
While Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating theunit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas inviteinjuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance
away from Pole Hedge Trimmer. Only Pole Hedge Trimmer
user should be in workarea.
• Grip Pole Hedge Trimmer securely - one hand on the foam
gripper, the other on the mainhandle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready touse.
• Before starting Pole Hedge Trimmer, make sure blades are
not touchinganything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole Hedge
Trimmer isrunning.
• Carry Pole Hedge Trimmer from one place to another
- with battery removed
- by holding pole at balance point
- with blades to rear
• Do not operate in poorlighting.
• During operation, rest periodically and change working
positions to reducefatigue.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
sharpsurfaces.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in this InstructionManual.
Do Not Operate Pole Hedge Trimmer
- While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or
drugs in rain or in damp or wet areas
- Where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
- If Pole Hedge Trimmer is damaged, adjusted wrong, or
not fully and securely assembled
- If trigger does not turn Pole Hedge Trimmer on and off.
Blades must stop moving when you release trigger.
Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service
center. SeeRepairs.
- While in a hurry
- While in tree or on a ladder
- While on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
- During high wind or storming weather
General Safety Rules
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WARNING: Shock Hazard. To protect yourself from
electrocution, do not operate within 10 feet (3 m) of
overhead electrical lines. Consult local regulations for
safe distances from overhead electric power lines and
ensure that the operating position is safe and secure
before operating the extended reach hedge trimmer.
Failure to do this could result in severe personalinjury.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil.
• Make sure cutting blades have stopped before setting
unitdown.
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DANGER: RISK OF CUT. Keep hands away from
blades. Keep both hands on handles when Pole Hedge
Trimmer ison.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Remove
battery when clearing jammed material from blades. Do
not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the Pole HedgeTrimmer.
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CAUTION: Blades coast after turnoff.
• DON’T FORCE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the
job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it wasdesigned.
• DISCONNECT BATTERY from the Pole Hedge Trimmer
when not in use or when servicing orcleaning.
• STORE IDLE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS -
When not in use, Pole Hedge Trimmer should be stored
indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out of reach
ofchildren.
• MAINTAIN POLE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep
cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and
to reduce the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil andgrease.