Stanley FATMAX SFMCPH845 - Important Safety Rules; Pre-Operation & Operational Safety

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• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss ofcontrol.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personalinjury.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wirefences.
• The hedge trimmer is intended to be used by the operator
at ground level and not on ladders or any other unstable
support; before operating the hedge trimmer, the user should
make sure the locking device(s) of any moving elements (e.g.
the extended shaft and pivoting element), if any, are in the
lockedposition
• The intended use is described in this instruction manual. The
use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any
operation with this tool other than those recommended in this
instruction manual can present a risk of personal injury and/or
damage toproperty.
• Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front
handle, switch or the trigger switch unless the battery has
beenremoved.
• If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably seek
practical instruction by an experienced user in addition to
studying thismanual.
• Never touch the blades while the tool isrunning.
• Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill.
• Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a
completestandstill.
• Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do not use
the tool when the blades aredamaged.
• Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such object,
immediately switch the tool off and check for anydamage.
• Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately switch it off
and remove the battery then check for anydamage.
• If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the battery
before attempting to remove anyobstructions.
• After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the blades. Store
the tool, making sure that the blade is notexposed.
• Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
tool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with
unauthorisedmodifications.
• Never allow children to use thetool.
• Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher sides of
ahedge.
• Always hold the tool with both hands and by the
handlesprovided.
Safety Instructions for Extended-Reach
Hedge Trimmers
• Do not use the extended-reach hedge trimmer in bad
weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck bylightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any
electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines
may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting indeath.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss ofcontrol.
• Always use head protection when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris
can result in serious personalinjury. Use a hard hat compliant
with ANSI Z89.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.1).
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CAUTION: Do not expose torain.
Important Safety Rules
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WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personalinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.