Homelite GS120V - Manual (Page 4)

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• Maintain grass shear with care. Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Keep unit
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
grass shear, any parts that are damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform it's intended func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other condition that may affect it's operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a Homelite Authorized
Service Center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
• Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
battery pack is removed and the trigger is re-
leased when clearing jammed material from
blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
unit.
CAUTION - blades coast after unit is turned
off.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance
from moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the
cutting blades when they are moving.
• Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
• Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other
materials. They may become lodged in the cutting
blades.
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked
up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Keep out of the reach of children or
untrained individuals.
• Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from debris. Clean after each use, see Storage
instructions.
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this unit, also loan them these instruc-
tions.
SERVICE
• Service on unit must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte-
nance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to
the unit. It may also void your warranty.
• When servicing a unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or serious injury to the user,
or damage to the unit. It may also void your
warranty.
BATTERY SAFETY
• Battery operated units do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards even when unit is not operating.
• Remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments, cleaning, storing, or removing
material from the unit, or when not in use.
• A battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery pack. A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger
listed.
BATTERY PACK: 1311148
CHARGER: 1411141
• To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury,
DO NOT place battery pack units or their batteries
near fire or heat.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re-
leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of a source of ignition, such as a
pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless product in the
presence of open flame. An exploded battery
pack can propel debris and chemical. If exposed,
flush with water immediately.
• Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION