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SAFETY RULES
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewellery that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will work more
efciently and safely when it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Keep rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Avoid accidental start-ups. Be sure the power switch is not on before plugging in. Turn off
power switch before unplugging.
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
• Do not leave the tool unattended when plugged in. Unplug from the power outlet when not in
use, before servicing, and before storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50’ (15 m) away.
• For household use only.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects that can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.