Important warnings and safety instructions warning, Warning, Safety rules – Weed Eater 2695 User Manual

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SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-

lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety

instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury,

and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible

for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire

instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to per-

sons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on

the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source

before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement

components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible

injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recom-

mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY

Always wear safety glasses or similar eye

protection when operating, servicing, or

performing maintenance on your unit.

Wearing eye protection can help to pre-

vent rocks or debris from being blown or

ricocheting into eyes and face which can

result in blindness or serious injury.

Always wear a respirator or face mask

when working with the unit in dusty envi-

ronments.

Dress safely in long pants. Do not go

barefoot or wear short pants or sandals.

Do not operate the unit when you are

tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers,

and all other parts of the body away from

openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry,

loose clothing, or clothing with loosely

hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be

caught in moving parts.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce

the risk of electrical shock, do not use in

rain, in damp or wet locations, or around

swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not ex-

pose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the

possibility of electrical shock. Do not use on

wet surfaces. Do not handle extension cord

plug or unit with wet hands. Avoid danger-

ous situations. Do not use in the presence

of flammable liquids or gases to avoid

creating a fire or explosion and/or causing

damage to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never

carry the unit by the extension cord or yank

extension cord to disconnect unit. To un-

plug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not

use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,

or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do

not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. Do

not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is

not working as it should, has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to your authorized service

dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the

power source when not in use, before serv-

icing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or

storing. Do not put any object into openings.

Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may

reduce air flow.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use in unventilated areas or where dust or

explosive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

equipment has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will re-

quire the use of a polarized extension

cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-

larized 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 ex-

tension cord. A polarized extension cord

will require the use of a polarized wall out-

let. This plug will fit into the polarized wall

outlet only one way. If plug does not fit ful-

ly into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electri-

cian to install the proper wall outlet. Do not

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